Best One (Local Express) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Greenwich
Best One (Local Express) holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 5 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 375 Well Hall Road, Eltham, SE9 6TY
How it compares in Greenwich
In Greenwich, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so Best One (Local Express) sits behind roughly 1,689 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,689 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 302 | 14% | ← Best One (Local Express) | |
| 3 out of 5 | 89 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 259 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Best One (Local Express) none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Best One (Local Express), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aayat Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Accent Catering Services ltd School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Alpha Club @ Christ Church Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Bagdo Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| All In a Pickle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Arnold House Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Anna's Polish Shop Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
Questions about Best One (Local Express)
What is Best One (Local Express)'s food hygiene rating?
Best One (Local Express) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Greenwich Council on 5 June 2024.
Is Best One (Local Express) safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Best One (Local Express) last inspected?
Best One (Local Express) was last inspected on 5 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Greenwich Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Best One (Local Express)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Best One (Local Express) compare to other places in Greenwich?
79% of the 2,126 rated food businesses in Greenwich hold the top rating of 5, while Best One (Local Express) holds a 4. 302 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Greenwich Council inspects Best One (Local Express) and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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