PAU Drinks Limited food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Luton
PAU Drinks Limited 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 30 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Unit 17a Britannia Estate, Leagrave Road, LU3 1RJ
How it compares in Luton
In Luton, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so PAU Drinks Limited 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% | ← PAU Drinks Limited | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 PAU Drinks 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 PAU Drinks Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boba and beyond Other catering premises | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2022 |
| Bismillah Madina Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2023 |
| Biscot Mill/The Hungry Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Beech Hill Post Office & Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2018 |
| Cafe Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Alfa Superstores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2021 |
| Blenheim Crescent Baptist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2016 |
| Biscot Road Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
Questions about PAU Drinks Limited
What is PAU Drinks Limited's food hygiene rating?
PAU Drinks Limited has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Luton Council on 30 October 2024.
Is PAU Drinks Limited 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 PAU Drinks Limited last inspected?
PAU Drinks Limited was last inspected on 30 October 2024, 20 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 PAU Drinks Limited?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does PAU Drinks Limited compare to other places in Luton?
65% of the 1,297 rated food businesses in Luton hold the top rating of 5, while PAU Drinks Limited holds a 3. 165 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Luton Council inspects PAU Drinks 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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