Shan cash carry food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Luton
Shan cash carry holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The distributor 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 15 April 2026, 2 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: 5 Bishopscote Road, LU3 1NX
How it compares in Luton
In Luton, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Shan cash carry sits behind roughly 1,077 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 846 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 231 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 165 | 13% | ← Shan cash carry | |
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 33 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 403 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 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 Shan cash carry 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 Shan cash carry, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biscot Mill/The Hungry Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| A&S Food Retailers - other | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2020 |
| Amor Dessert Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Bamboo Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Ahmed Food Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2021 |
| 5 Akhis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Blenheim Crescent Baptist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2016 |
| Boba and beyond Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2022 |
Questions about Shan cash carry
What is Shan cash carry's food hygiene rating?
Shan cash carry has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Luton Council on 15 April 2026.
Is Shan cash carry safe to eat at?
A 3 means the distributor 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 Shan cash carry last inspected?
Shan cash carry was last inspected on 15 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Luton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shan cash carry?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shan cash carry compare to other places in Luton?
65% of the 1,297 rated food businesses in Luton hold the top rating of 5, while Shan cash carry holds a 3. 165 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Luton Council inspects Shan cash carry 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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