Bakin food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Luton
Bakin holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 November 2023, more than 2 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.
84% of rated food businesses in Luton score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Luton ratings →
Address: 1 Bunting Road, LU4 0UU
How it compares in Luton
That puts Bakin among the 869 places in Luton holding top marks, 67% 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 | 869 | 67% | ← Bakin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 219 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 162 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 36 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 410 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 Very 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 Bakin 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 Bakin, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chantry Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Blessed is our hands Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2026 |
| Chalk Hills Academy School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Aujla Superstore Luton Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2017 |
| Choice Food and Wine Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2021 |
| Blue Apple Catering Holdings Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Capwell Grange Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2016 |
Questions about Bakin
What is Bakin's food hygiene rating?
Bakin has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Luton Council on 16 November 2023.
Is Bakin 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bakin last inspected?
Bakin was last inspected on 16 November 2023, more than 2 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 Bakin?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bakin compare to other places in Luton?
67% of the 1,305 rated food businesses in Luton hold the top rating of 5, and Bakin is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Luton Council inspects Bakin 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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