Dallow Halal Meat and Groceries food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Luton
Dallow Halal Meat and Groceries holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 7 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 118 Dallow Road, LU1 1NE
How it compares in Luton
A 1 is rare: only 33 of 1,297 rated places in Luton score this low, about one in 39. By contrast 65% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 846 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 231 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 165 | 13% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 33 | 3% | ← Dallow Halal Meat and Groceries | |
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 403 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 Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Dallow Halal Meat and Groceries the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Dallow Halal Meat and Groceries, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrys clearance cash and carry Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Ambala Foods Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| Cake Box Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| Al Badar Original Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| BUPA St Marys Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Aroma Cafe and Bite Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2023 |
| Baguette Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Beech Hill Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2023 |
Questions about Dallow Halal Meat and Groceries
What is Dallow Halal Meat and Groceries's food hygiene rating?
Dallow Halal Meat and Groceries has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Luton Council on 7 January 2025.
Is Dallow Halal Meat and Groceries safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Dallow Halal Meat and Groceries last inspected?
Dallow Halal Meat and Groceries was last inspected on 7 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Luton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dallow Halal Meat and Groceries?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dallow Halal Meat and Groceries compare to other places in Luton?
65% of the 1,297 rated food businesses in Luton hold the top rating of 5, while Dallow Halal Meat and Groceries holds a 1. 33 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Luton Council inspects Dallow Halal Meat and Groceries 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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A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Luton, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
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