Al Helal food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Stoke-On-Trent
Al Helal holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 10 March 2025, 16 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: 15 Carlisle Street, Longton, ST3 4HA
How it compares in Stoke-On-Trent
In Stoke-On-Trent, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Al Helal sits behind roughly 1,486 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,486 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 243 | 13% | ← Al Helal | |
| 3 out of 5 | 111 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 393 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Al Helal 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 Al Helal, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Aynsley Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Co-op Florence Park Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2022 |
| ABC Club Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2018 |
| ADS Truck Parking Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Al-Madina Superstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Blurton Private Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2023 |
| Britannia Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
Questions about Al Helal
What is Al Helal's food hygiene rating?
Al Helal has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stoke-On-Trent Council on 10 March 2025.
Is Al Helal 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Al Helal last inspected?
Al Helal was last inspected on 10 March 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stoke-On-Trent Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Al Helal?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Al Helal compare to other places in Stoke-On-Trent?
78% of the 1,893 rated food businesses in Stoke-On-Trent hold the top rating of 5, while Al Helal holds a 4. 243 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stoke-On-Trent Council inspects Al Helal 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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