Jamal Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Luton
Jamal Store holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 July 2025, 12 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: Unit 13 the Arcade, LU4 8JE
How it compares in Luton
That puts Jamal Store 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% | ← Jamal Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 231 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 165 | 13% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 402 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 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 Jamal Store 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 Jamal Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cake Box Retailers - other | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| Beech Hill Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2023 |
| Baguette Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Ambala Foods Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| Aroma Cafe and Bite Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2023 |
| Banoful Retailers - other | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Al Badar Original Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Alfa Superstores Retailers - other | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2021 |
Questions about Jamal Store
What is Jamal Store's food hygiene rating?
Jamal Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Luton Council on 2 July 2025.
Is Jamal Store 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Jamal Store last inspected?
Jamal Store was last inspected on 2 July 2025, 12 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 Jamal Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Jamal Store compare to other places in Luton?
65% of the 1,298 rated food businesses in Luton hold the top rating of 5, and Jamal Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Luton Council inspects Jamal Store 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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