J Sainsbury Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Luton
J Sainsbury Service Station holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 October 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: Sainsburys, Quantock Rise, LU3 4AB
How it compares in Luton
That puts J Sainsbury Service Station among the 846 places in Luton holding top marks, 65% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 846 | 65% | ← J Sainsbury Service Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 231 | 18% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety 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 J Sainsbury Service Station 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 J Sainsbury Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bramingham Primary School School/college/university | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Bright Horizons Bramingham Day Nursery and Preschool Caring Premises | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd. Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2022 |
| BP SF Connect -Streatley Service Station Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Barton Lodge Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Cardinal Newman School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2017 |
| Black Swan Supermarket Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
Questions about J Sainsbury Service Station
What is J Sainsbury Service Station's food hygiene rating?
J Sainsbury Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Luton Council on 3 October 2017.
Is J Sainsbury Service Station safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was J Sainsbury Service Station last inspected?
J Sainsbury Service Station was last inspected on 3 October 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 J Sainsbury Service Station?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does J Sainsbury Service Station compare to other places in Luton?
65% of the 1,297 rated food businesses in Luton hold the top rating of 5, and J Sainsbury Service Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Luton Council inspects J Sainsbury Service Station 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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