Henlow Tandoori food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Central Bedfordshire
Henlow Tandoori holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 October 2025, 9 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: 302 Hitchin Road, Henlow, Bedfordshire, SG16 6DP
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
That puts Henlow Tandoori among the 1,153 places in Central Bedfordshire holding top marks, 76% 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 | 1,153 | 76% | ← Henlow Tandoori | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 254 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 83 | 5% | ||
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Henlow Tandoori, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Roundabout Henlow Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Chicken n Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| The Flamez Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| EDDiE FiSH BAR Takeaway/sandwich shop | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Fresh Bite Retailers - other | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Henlow Service Station Retailers - other | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Merry Poppets Nursery Caring Premises | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Holy Smoke Street Food Mobile caterer | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
Questions about Henlow Tandoori
What is Henlow Tandoori's food hygiene rating?
Henlow Tandoori has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 1 October 2025.
Is Henlow Tandoori 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Henlow Tandoori last inspected?
Henlow Tandoori was last inspected on 1 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Central Bedfordshire Council rather than by the business.
How does Henlow Tandoori compare to other places in Central Bedfordshire?
76% of the 1,520 rated food businesses in Central Bedfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Henlow Tandoori is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects Henlow Tandoori 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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