Luton Grocery Market Limited food hygiene rating
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Luton Grocery Market Limited 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 4 April 2022, 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: Unit 4Chapel View, 26 Chapel Street
How it compares in Luton
In Luton, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Luton Grocery Market Limited 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% | ← Luton Grocery Market Limited | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Luton Grocery Market Limited 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 Luton Grocery Market Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali’s Other catering premises | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Boots Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Black Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2021 |
| Benjamins Cafe Luton LTD Other catering premises | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Bubble CiTea Retailers - other | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Auntie Annes Luton Other catering premises | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Castle News (Cost Cutter) Retailers - other | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2021 |
| Asian Town Cafe Retailers - other | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
Questions about Luton Grocery Market Limited
What is Luton Grocery Market Limited's food hygiene rating?
Luton Grocery Market Limited has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Luton Council on 4 April 2022.
Is Luton Grocery Market Limited 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 Luton Grocery Market Limited last inspected?
Luton Grocery Market Limited was last inspected on 4 April 2022, 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 Luton Grocery Market Limited?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Luton Grocery Market Limited compare to other places in Luton?
65% of the 1,297 rated food businesses in Luton hold the top rating of 5, while Luton Grocery Market Limited holds a 4. 231 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Luton Council inspects Luton Grocery Market Limited 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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