ESS food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Luton
ESS holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 9 January 2025, 18 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: Luton Police Station, LU1 1SD
How it compares in Luton
In Luton, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so ESS 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% | ← ESS | |
| 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 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 ESS 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 ESS, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bajwa Food Store LTD Retailers - other | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2024 |
| Benjamins Cafe Luton LTD Other catering premises | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Black Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2021 |
| BUPA St Marys Nursing Home Caring Premises | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Bubble CiTea Retailers - other | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Ali’s Other catering premises | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Al-Quds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Boots Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
Questions about ESS
What is ESS's food hygiene rating?
ESS has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Luton Council on 9 January 2025.
Is ESS 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was ESS last inspected?
ESS was last inspected on 9 January 2025, 18 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 ESS?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 ESS compare to other places in Luton?
65% of the 1,297 rated food businesses in Luton hold the top rating of 5, while ESS holds a 4. 231 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Luton Council inspects ESS 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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