Foowa food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Central Bedfordshire
Foowa 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 6 May 2026, 2 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 10 Houghton Parade, High Street North, Dunstable, LU6 1DA
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
That puts Foowa among the 1,153 places in Central Bedfordshire holding top marks, 76% 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 | 1,153 | 76% | ← Foowa | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 254 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 83 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 189 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Foowa, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brilliant Food and Wine Retailers - other | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Chicken n Spudz Corner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Donatellos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Beef King Dunstable Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Ashton Lodge Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Dunstable Fire Station Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Costworth Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2018 |
Questions about Foowa
What is Foowa's food hygiene rating?
Foowa has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 6 May 2026.
Is Foowa 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 Foowa last inspected?
Foowa was last inspected on 6 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Central Bedfordshire Council rather than by the business.
How does Foowa compare to other places in Central Bedfordshire?
76% of the 1,520 rated food businesses in Central Bedfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Foowa is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects Foowa 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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