Marsh Road Fruit and Vegetables Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Luton
Marsh Road Fruit and Vegetables Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 16 June 2021, more than 5 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: 20 Market Hall, LU1 2TA
How it compares in Luton
In Luton, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Marsh Road Fruit and Vegetables Ltd sits behind roughly 846 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 846 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 231 | 18% | ← Marsh Road Fruit and Vegetables Ltd | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Marsh Road Fruit and Vegetables Ltd 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 Marsh Road Fruit and Vegetables Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Town Cafe Retailers - other | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Auntie Annes Luton Other catering premises | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Boots Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Ali’s Other catering premises | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Bubble CiTea Retailers - other | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Bron Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2023 |
| Benjamins Cafe Luton LTD Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Ceylon Pantry Limited Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
Questions about Marsh Road Fruit and Vegetables Ltd
What is Marsh Road Fruit and Vegetables Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Marsh Road Fruit and Vegetables Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Luton Council on 16 June 2021.
Is Marsh Road Fruit and Vegetables Ltd safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Marsh Road Fruit and Vegetables Ltd last inspected?
Marsh Road Fruit and Vegetables Ltd was last inspected on 16 June 2021, more than 5 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 Marsh Road Fruit and Vegetables Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Marsh Road Fruit and Vegetables Ltd compare to other places in Luton?
65% of the 1,297 rated food businesses in Luton hold the top rating of 5, while Marsh Road Fruit and Vegetables Ltd holds a 4. 231 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Luton Council inspects Marsh Road Fruit and Vegetables 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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