Birdsfoot Groceries food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Luton
Birdsfoot Groceries 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 21 January 2026, 5 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: 251 Birdsfoot Lane, LU3 2HX
How it compares in Luton
In Luton, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Birdsfoot Groceries 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% | ← Birdsfoot Groceries | |
| 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 Birdsfoot Groceries, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Swan Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Black Swan Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2016 |
| Cafe Grill Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Barton Lodge Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Aramark @ Barnfield College Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Ahmed Food Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2021 |
| abm catering @ William Austin School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Bright Horizons Bramingham Day Nursery and Preschool Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
Questions about Birdsfoot Groceries
What is Birdsfoot Groceries's food hygiene rating?
Birdsfoot Groceries has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Luton Council on 21 January 2026.
Is Birdsfoot Groceries 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 Birdsfoot Groceries last inspected?
Birdsfoot Groceries was last inspected on 21 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Luton Council rather than by the business.
How does Birdsfoot Groceries compare to other places in Luton?
65% of the 1,297 rated food businesses in Luton hold the top rating of 5, while Birdsfoot Groceries holds a 3. 165 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Luton Council inspects Birdsfoot Groceries 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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