Busters food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Stevenage
Busters holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the takeaway and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This rating dates from 6 January 2026, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: B And Q Carpark, London Road, Stevenage, SG1 1HN
How it compares in Stevenage
A 1 is rare: only 5 of 527 rated places in Stevenage score this low, about one in 105. By contrast 89% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 467 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 41 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ← Busters | |
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 166 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Busters, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Tree Ltd Retailers - other | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2020 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2006 |
| Costa Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2021 |
| Bargain Grocery Outlet Retailers - other | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Candy Zone Retailers - other | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Fireaway Pizza Stevenage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Geek Retreat Stevenage Other catering premises | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Chateau Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
Questions about Busters
What is Busters's food hygiene rating?
Busters has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Stevenage Council on 6 January 2026.
Is Busters safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway 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 Busters last inspected?
Busters was last inspected on 6 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stevenage Council rather than by the business.
How does Busters compare to other places in Stevenage?
89% of the 527 rated food businesses in Stevenage hold the top rating of 5, while Busters holds a 1. 5 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stevenage Council inspects Busters 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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Is this your business?
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 Stevenage, 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.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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