Local Express Supermarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Thurrock
Local Express Supermarket holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 10 January 2026, 6 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 587 - 589 London Road, West Thurrock, Essex, RM20 4AR
How it compares in Thurrock
In Thurrock, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Local Express Supermarket sits behind roughly 1,062 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 834 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 228 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 7% | ← Local Express Supermarket | |
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 122 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Local Express Supermarket 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 Local Express Supermarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashlyns Catering School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Calzonetti Artisan Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2025 |
| Ab Salute Gym Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2019 |
| Busy Bees At Chafford Hundred Station Side Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Bens Cookies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Batch'd Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Bubble Magik Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2025 |
| Amorino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2025 |
Questions about Local Express Supermarket
What is Local Express Supermarket's food hygiene rating?
Local Express Supermarket has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Thurrock Council on 10 January 2026.
Is Local Express Supermarket safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Local Express Supermarket last inspected?
Local Express Supermarket was last inspected on 10 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Thurrock Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Local Express Supermarket?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Local Express Supermarket compare to other places in Thurrock?
71% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in Thurrock hold the top rating of 5, while Local Express Supermarket holds a 3. 85 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Thurrock Council inspects Local Express Supermarket 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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