Cafe Welcome food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Luton
Cafe Welcome holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 February 2024, more than 2 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: St Pauls C Of E Church, New Town Street, LU1 3EB
How it compares in Luton
That puts Cafe Welcome 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% | ← Cafe Welcome | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Cafe Welcome 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 Cafe Welcome, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| abm catering @ Tennyson Road Primary School North School/college/university | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Castle News (Cost Cutter) Retailers - other | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2021 |
| abmcatering@TennysonRoad Primary School South School/college/university | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Ashton Stores Retailers - other | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Ali’s Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Black Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2021 |
| Boots Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Auntie Annes Luton Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
Questions about Cafe Welcome
What is Cafe Welcome's food hygiene rating?
Cafe Welcome has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Luton Council on 7 February 2024.
Is Cafe Welcome 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cafe Welcome last inspected?
Cafe Welcome was last inspected on 7 February 2024, more than 2 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 Cafe Welcome?
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 Cafe Welcome compare to other places in Luton?
65% of the 1,297 rated food businesses in Luton hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe Welcome is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Luton Council inspects Cafe Welcome 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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