1,725 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.4 out of 5. 67.0% 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. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. 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.
The source snapshot contains 1,725 registered food businesses for Luton. Of these, 1,301 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 67.0% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.4 out of 5. The snapshot contains 47 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required 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.
Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOLD COAST STORES LTD | LU1 1EH | 0 | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Sadiyya halal meat and fish bazaar | LU3 1JD | 0 | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Theenmesha restaurant | LU1 2QH | 0 | Mar 04, 2026 |
| Ujan Bhati | LU1 1EH | 0 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Abdul Halal butchers and grocers marsh farm | LU3 3FH | 1 | Jul 25, 2026 |
| AfriKiKo spice ltd | LU2 0DD | 1 | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Bhavins Food Limited | LU1 1HE | 1 | May 29, 2026 |
| Bury Park Coffee House Ltd | LU1 1HG | 1 | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Clifton Foods | LU1 1NG | 1 | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Dallow Fish Bar | LU1 1UN | 1 | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Deliziosa | LU1 1DY | 1 | Sep 11, 2026 |
| Diamond coffee Mediterranean cuisine | LU2 0BL | 1 | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Euro Market | LU1 1SE | 1 | Dec 09, 2025 |
| Family Choice | LU1 5DD | 1 | Jun 27, 2026 |
| Gustul romanesc | LU4 8HX | 1 | Feb 10, 2026 |
The source snapshot contains 872 food businesses in Luton with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 67.0% 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.