Cardinal Newman School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Luton
Cardinal Newman School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 July 2025, 11 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: Cardinal Newman Catholic School, LU2 7AE
How it compares in Luton
That puts Cardinal Newman School 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% | ← Cardinal Newman School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Cardinal Newman School 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 Cardinal Newman School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd. Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2022 |
| BP SF Connect -Streatley Service Station Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Barton Lodge Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Bright Horizons Bramingham Day Nursery and Preschool Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Bramingham Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Cod's Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Castletroy Res Care Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2017 |
Questions about Cardinal Newman School
What is Cardinal Newman School's food hygiene rating?
Cardinal Newman School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Luton Council on 17 July 2025.
Is Cardinal Newman School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cardinal Newman School last inspected?
Cardinal Newman School was last inspected on 17 July 2025, 11 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 Cardinal Newman School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Cardinal Newman School compare to other places in Luton?
65% of the 1,297 rated food businesses in Luton hold the top rating of 5, and Cardinal Newman School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Luton Council inspects Cardinal Newman School 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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