Newark Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Luton
Newark Store 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 7 August 2025, 11 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 46 Newark Road, LU4 8LD
How it compares in Luton
In Luton, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Newark Store 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% | ← Newark Store | |
| 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 Good
- 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 Newark Store 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 Newark Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bismillah Madina Store Retailers - other | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2023 |
| Beech Hill Post Office & Stores Retailers - other | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2018 |
| A1 Lahori Taste Takeaway/sandwich shop | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| 5 Akhis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| A Family Food Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2018 |
| Boba and beyond Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2022 |
| Cafe Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Alfa Superstores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2021 |
Questions about Newark Store
What is Newark Store's food hygiene rating?
Newark Store has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Luton Council on 7 August 2025.
Is Newark Store 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 Newark Store last inspected?
Newark Store was last inspected on 7 August 2025, 11 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 Newark Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Newark Store compare to other places in Luton?
65% of the 1,297 rated food businesses in Luton hold the top rating of 5, while Newark Store holds a 3. 165 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Luton Council inspects Newark Store 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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