Lucky Star Food House food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Basildon
Lucky Star Food House holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 7 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: Lucky Star Food House Stella Place, Luckyn Lane, Basildon, SS14 3AX
How it compares in Basildon
A 2 is rare: only 17 of 1,166 rated places in Basildon score this low, about one in 69. By contrast 80% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 931 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 156 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ← Lucky Star Food House | |
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 217 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Lucky Star Food House the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Lucky Star Food House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comfortzone Fit Other catering premises | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Aramark Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| 123PL Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Adams Catering Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Baxterstorey Catering Services Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Abbeyfield Society Basildon Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| David Lloyd Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
Questions about Lucky Star Food House
What is Lucky Star Food House's food hygiene rating?
Lucky Star Food House has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Basildon Council on 7 October 2025.
Is Lucky Star Food House safe to eat at?
A 2 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 Lucky Star Food House last inspected?
Lucky Star Food House was last inspected on 7 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Basildon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lucky Star Food House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lucky Star Food House compare to other places in Basildon?
80% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Basildon hold the top rating of 5, while Lucky Star Food House holds a 2. 17 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Basildon Council inspects Lucky Star Food House 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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A rating of 2 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 Basildon, 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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