The Hat Factory (Culture Trust Luton) food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Luton
The Hat Factory (Culture Trust Luton) holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub 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 28 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Hat Factory, 65-67 Bute Street, LU1 2EY
How it compares in Luton
In Luton, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so The Hat Factory (Culture Trust Luton) 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% | ← The Hat Factory (Culture Trust Luton) | |
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 402 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 The Hat Factory (Culture Trust Luton) 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 The Hat Factory (Culture Trust Luton), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble CiTea Retailers - other | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Auntie Annes Luton Other catering premises | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Bron Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2023 |
| Best Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| Boots Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Asian Town Cafe Retailers - other | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Benjamins Cafe Luton LTD Other catering premises | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Bar Coffee Lounge Parllaku Other catering premises | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2024 |
Questions about The Hat Factory (Culture Trust Luton)
What is The Hat Factory (Culture Trust Luton)'s food hygiene rating?
The Hat Factory (Culture Trust Luton) has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Luton Council on 28 October 2024.
Is The Hat Factory (Culture Trust Luton) safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub 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 The Hat Factory (Culture Trust Luton) last inspected?
The Hat Factory (Culture Trust Luton) was last inspected on 28 October 2024, 20 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 The Hat Factory (Culture Trust Luton)?
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 The Hat Factory (Culture Trust Luton) compare to other places in Luton?
65% of the 1,298 rated food businesses in Luton hold the top rating of 5, while The Hat Factory (Culture Trust Luton) holds a 3. 165 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Luton Council inspects The Hat Factory (Culture Trust Luton) 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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