Al-Aqsa Butchers & World Foods Limited food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Harlow
Al-Aqsa Butchers & World Foods Limited holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 6 November 2025, 8 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: 6 Slacksbury Hatch, Harlow, Essex, CM19 4ET
How it compares in Harlow
In Harlow, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Al-Aqsa Butchers & World Foods Limited sits behind roughly 497 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 497 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 78 | 13% | ← Al-Aqsa Butchers & World Foods Limited | |
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 76 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 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 Al-Aqsa Butchers & World Foods Limited 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-Aqsa Butchers & World Foods Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best One Retailers - other | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2022 |
| Buzzee Beez Pre-School Ltd Caring Premises | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2018 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Essex Partnership University Trust - Derwent Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Acupuncture & Herbcare Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2015 |
| Claire's Accessories Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 December 2024 |
| Adil Adori Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2020 |
Questions about Al-Aqsa Butchers & World Foods Limited
What is Al-Aqsa Butchers & World Foods Limited's food hygiene rating?
Al-Aqsa Butchers & World Foods Limited has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Harlow Council on 6 November 2025.
Is Al-Aqsa Butchers & World Foods Limited 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Al-Aqsa Butchers & World Foods Limited last inspected?
Al-Aqsa Butchers & World Foods Limited was last inspected on 6 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Harlow Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Al-Aqsa Butchers & World Foods Limited?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Al-Aqsa Butchers & World Foods Limited compare to other places in Harlow?
81% of the 611 rated food businesses in Harlow hold the top rating of 5, while Al-Aqsa Butchers & World Foods Limited holds a 4. 78 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Harlow Council inspects Al-Aqsa Butchers & World Foods Limited 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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