Bushmead Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Luton
Bushmead Fish Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 February 2025, 18 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.
84% of rated food businesses in Luton score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Luton ratings →
Address: 7 The Parade, Hancock Drive, LU2 7SF
How it compares in Luton
That puts Bushmead Fish Bar among the 869 places in Luton holding top marks, 67% 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 | 869 | 67% | ← Bushmead Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 219 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 162 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 36 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 410 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 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 Bushmead Fish Bar 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 Bushmead Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bushmead Court Other catering premises | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Castletroy Res Care Home Caring Premises | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Bushmead Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Bradgers Hill Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2026 |
| Aramark @ Barnfield College Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Cafe Grill Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Barton Lodge Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Caribtaste Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
Questions about Bushmead Fish Bar
What is Bushmead Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Bushmead Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Luton Council on 17 February 2025.
Is Bushmead Fish Bar 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bushmead Fish Bar last inspected?
Bushmead Fish Bar was last inspected on 17 February 2025, 18 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 Bushmead Fish Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bushmead Fish Bar compare to other places in Luton?
67% of the 1,305 rated food businesses in Luton hold the top rating of 5, and Bushmead Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Luton Council inspects Bushmead Fish Bar 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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