L & D News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Luton
L & D News 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 16 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: 799 Dunstable Road, LU4 0HW
How it compares in Luton
In Luton, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so L & D News 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% | ← L & D News | |
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to L & D News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blessed is our hands Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2023 |
| Capwell Grange Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| A.K’s Piri Piri Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Bonitos Peri Peri Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Bakin Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2023 |
Questions about L & D News
What is L & D News's food hygiene rating?
L & D News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Luton Council on 16 October 2024.
Is L & D News 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 L & D News last inspected?
L & D News was last inspected on 16 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Luton Council rather than by the business.
How does L & D News compare to other places in Luton?
65% of the 1,297 rated food businesses in Luton hold the top rating of 5, while L & D News holds a 4. 231 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Luton Council inspects L & D News 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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