Luton Road Mini Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Medway
Luton Road Mini Market 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 14 April 2023, more than 3 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: 44-46 Luton Road, Luton, Chatham, ME4 5AB
How it compares in Medway
In Medway, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Luton Road Mini Market sits behind roughly 1,577 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,577 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 279 | 14% | ← Luton Road Mini Market | |
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 174 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Luton Road Mini Market 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 Road Mini Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boosta Vape And Shisha Retailers - other | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Arena Lounge Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2023 |
| 4 Continents Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2024 |
| Bill's Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Asia Express Fast Food Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Brand Cakez Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Brompton Westbrook Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
Questions about Luton Road Mini Market
What is Luton Road Mini Market's food hygiene rating?
Luton Road Mini Market has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Medway Council on 14 April 2023.
Is Luton Road Mini Market 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 Road Mini Market last inspected?
Luton Road Mini Market was last inspected on 14 April 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Medway Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Luton Road Mini Market?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Luton Road Mini Market compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, while Luton Road Mini Market holds a 4. 279 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Luton Road Mini Market 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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