World Appeal food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Luton
World Appeal holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the distributor 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 3 December 2021, more than 4 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: 126-128 Bury Park Road, LU1 1HE
How it compares in Luton
In Luton, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so World Appeal 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% | ← World Appeal | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 World Appeal 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 World Appeal, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aroma Cafe and Bite Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2023 |
| Ambala Foods Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| Cake Box Retailers - other | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| Beech Hill Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2023 |
| Baguette Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Banoful Retailers - other | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Alfa Superstores Retailers - other | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2021 |
| Al Badar Original Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
Questions about World Appeal
What is World Appeal's food hygiene rating?
World Appeal has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Luton Council on 3 December 2021.
Is World Appeal 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 distributor to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was World Appeal last inspected?
World Appeal was last inspected on 3 December 2021, more than 4 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 World Appeal?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does World Appeal compare to other places in Luton?
65% of the 1,297 rated food businesses in Luton hold the top rating of 5, while World Appeal holds a 4. 231 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Luton Council inspects World Appeal 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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