One Stop Henlow food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Central Bedfordshire
One Stop Henlow 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 16 December 2024, 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: 280-282 Hitchin Road, Henlow, Beds, SG16 6DP
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
In Central Bedfordshire, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so One Stop Henlow sits behind roughly 1,407 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,153 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 254 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 83 | 5% | ← One Stop Henlow | |
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 189 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 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 One Stop Henlow 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 One Stop Henlow, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken n Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| The Flamez Takeaway/sandwich shop | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Henlow Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| The Roundabout Henlow Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| EDDiE FiSH BAR Takeaway/sandwich shop | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Merry Poppets Nursery Caring Premises | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Henlow Service Station Retailers - other | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Fresh Bite Retailers - other | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
Questions about One Stop Henlow
What is One Stop Henlow's food hygiene rating?
One Stop Henlow has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 16 December 2024.
Is One Stop Henlow 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 One Stop Henlow last inspected?
One Stop Henlow was last inspected on 16 December 2024, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Central Bedfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at One Stop Henlow?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does One Stop Henlow compare to other places in Central Bedfordshire?
76% of the 1,520 rated food businesses in Central Bedfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while One Stop Henlow holds a 3. 83 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects One Stop Henlow 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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