Karam Express food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Luton
Karam Express holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway 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 21 May 2025, 13 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: 14-20 Gordon Street, LU1 2QP
How it compares in Luton
In Luton, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Karam Express 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% | ← Karam Express | |
| 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 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 Karam Express 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 Karam Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamins Cafe Luton LTD Other catering premises | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Bubble CiTea Retailers - other | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Al-Quds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Ali’s Other catering premises | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| BUPA St Marys Nursing Home Caring Premises | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Best Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| Boots Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Auntie Annes Luton Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
Questions about Karam Express
What is Karam Express's food hygiene rating?
Karam Express has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Luton Council on 21 May 2025.
Is Karam Express safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway 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 Karam Express last inspected?
Karam Express was last inspected on 21 May 2025, 13 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 Karam Express?
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 Karam Express compare to other places in Luton?
65% of the 1,297 rated food businesses in Luton hold the top rating of 5, while Karam Express holds a 3. 165 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Luton Council inspects Karam Express 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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