Hockwell ring grocery LTD food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Luton
Hockwell ring grocery LTD holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop 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 3 June 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: 17-19 The Green, LU4 9PG
How it compares in Luton
In Luton, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Hockwell ring grocery LTD 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% | ← Hockwell ring grocery LTD | |
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Hockwell ring grocery LTD, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capwell Grange Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Cherry House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| All Kids Active Ltd Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Beechwood Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Bakin Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2023 |
| Blessed is our hands Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2023 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2016 |
| Challney High School For Boys School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
Questions about Hockwell ring grocery LTD
What is Hockwell ring grocery LTD's food hygiene rating?
Hockwell ring grocery LTD has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Luton Council on 3 June 2025.
Is Hockwell ring grocery LTD safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop 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 Hockwell ring grocery LTD last inspected?
Hockwell ring grocery LTD was last inspected on 3 June 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Luton Council rather than by the business.
How does Hockwell ring grocery LTD compare to other places in Luton?
65% of the 1,297 rated food businesses in Luton hold the top rating of 5, while Hockwell ring grocery LTD holds a 3. 165 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Luton Council inspects Hockwell ring grocery LTD 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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