1,694 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.5 out of 5. 65.6% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Luton are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
Luton currently has 1,694 registered food businesses. Of these, 1,350 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 65.6% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.5 out of 5. There are currently 18 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe 71 | LU1 1HG | 0 | Sep 16, 2025 |
| Southall street food | LU3 1AX | 0 | Dec 16, 2025 |
| AfriKiKo spice ltd | LU2 0DD | 1 | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Bury Park Coffee House Ltd | LU1 1HG | 1 | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Dallow Food Centre | LU1 1UN | 1 | Nov 24, 2025 |
| Dallow Halal Meat and Groceries | LU1 1NE | 1 | Jan 07, 2025 |
| Euro Market | LU1 1SE | 1 | Dec 09, 2025 |
| Karib Kitchen | LU3 | 1 | Oct 06, 2025 |
| Lagoa Cafe Bistro | LU2 0BW | 1 | Feb 04, 2026 |
| Luton Market | LU1 2QH | 1 | Feb 03, 2026 |
| LUTONSTAR SUPERMARKET LTD | LU2 7QN | 1 | Dec 08, 2025 |
| Marsh Foods | LU3 2QP | 1 | Nov 18, 2025 |
| Maverick Lounge | LU1 2SE | 1 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Sadiyya halal meat and fish bazaar | LU3 1JD | 1 | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Shan Cash and Carry Ltd | LU3 1NX | 1 | Oct 14, 2025 |
There are currently 885 food businesses in Luton with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 65.6% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in Luton depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.