Stopsley Halal Cash And Carry food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Luton
Stopsley Halal Cash And Carry holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop 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 21 October 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: 74 Hart Lane, LU2 0JQ
How it compares in Luton
In Luton, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Stopsley Halal Cash And 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% | ← Stopsley Halal Cash And 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 Stopsley Halal Cash And 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 Stopsley Halal Cash And Carry, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Luton Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Baltistan Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Cemil's Kebab Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Ceylon Pantry Limited Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Bamboo House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| BMS Grocers Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2019 |
| Asian Town Cafe Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Bron Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2023 |
Questions about Stopsley Halal Cash And Carry
What is Stopsley Halal Cash And Carry's food hygiene rating?
Stopsley Halal Cash And Carry has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Luton Council on 21 October 2025.
Is Stopsley Halal Cash And Carry safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop 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 Stopsley Halal Cash And Carry last inspected?
Stopsley Halal Cash And Carry was last inspected on 21 October 2025, 8 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 Stopsley Halal Cash And 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 Stopsley Halal Cash And Carry compare to other places in Luton?
65% of the 1,297 rated food businesses in Luton hold the top rating of 5, while Stopsley Halal Cash And Carry holds a 3. 165 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Luton Council inspects Stopsley Halal Cash And 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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