Hendersons Newsagents food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Luton
Hendersons Newsagents holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 30 August 2017, more than 8 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 5 Wigmore Park Centre, Wigmore Lane, LU2 9TA
How it compares in Luton
In Luton, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Hendersons Newsagents sits behind roughly 846 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 846 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 231 | 18% | ← Hendersons Newsagents | |
| 3 out of 5 | 165 | 13% | ||
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Very good
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 Hendersons Newsagents 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 Hendersons Newsagents, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| APS Fish Restaurant Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| BaxterStorey- TUI Luton Other catering premises | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Blue Apple Catering Holding LTD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Bagel Factory Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Cockernhoe Endowed Church of England Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
Questions about Hendersons Newsagents
What is Hendersons Newsagents's food hygiene rating?
Hendersons Newsagents has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Luton Council on 30 August 2017.
Is Hendersons Newsagents safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hendersons Newsagents last inspected?
Hendersons Newsagents was last inspected on 30 August 2017, more than 8 years 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 Hendersons Newsagents?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hendersons Newsagents compare to other places in Luton?
65% of the 1,297 rated food businesses in Luton hold the top rating of 5, while Hendersons Newsagents holds a 4. 231 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Luton Council inspects Hendersons Newsagents 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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