Local Express

Hertfordshire

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

Local Express scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Very good Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 5 February 2026 by Hertsmere.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for Local Express, from April 2017 to February 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2017 to 4 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of Local Express.

Food hygiene rating history for Local Express
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
4 April 2017	5 / 5	Very good
5 February 2026	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

Local Express in Hertfordshire has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

116 Manor Way,
Borehamwood,
Hertfordshire,
WD6 1QX

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for Local Express. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects Local Express?

Food hygiene at Local Express is inspected by Hertsmere, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.hertsmere.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about Local Express

What is Local Express’s food hygiene rating?

Local Express has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 5 February 2026.

When was Local Express last inspected?

Local Express was last inspected by Hertsmere on 5 February 2026.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.