The Island, Masala Fusion Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Stafford
The Island, Masala Fusion Restaurant holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 March 2026, 3 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: 135-136 Lichfield Road, Stafford, ST17 4LE
How it compares in Stafford
That puts The Island, Masala Fusion Restaurant among the 778 places in Stafford holding top marks, 80% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 778 | 80% | ← The Island, Masala Fusion Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 38 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 158 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
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 The Island, Masala Fusion Restaurant 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 The Island, Masala Fusion Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eis Ygian Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Casa Pub/bar/nightclub | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2023 |
| Ali's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Admiral Retailers - other | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Greggs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Coach and Horses Pub/bar/nightclub | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
Questions about The Island, Masala Fusion Restaurant
What is The Island, Masala Fusion Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
The Island, Masala Fusion Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stafford Council on 23 March 2026.
Is The Island, Masala Fusion Restaurant safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Island, Masala Fusion Restaurant last inspected?
The Island, Masala Fusion Restaurant was last inspected on 23 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stafford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Island, Masala Fusion Restaurant?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Island, Masala Fusion Restaurant compare to other places in Stafford?
80% of the 976 rated food businesses in Stafford hold the top rating of 5, and The Island, Masala Fusion Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stafford Council inspects The Island, Masala Fusion Restaurant 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch The Island, Masala Fusion Restaurant and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Stafford inspects and rates 1,134 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Stafford →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.staffordbc.gov.uk
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →