Costcutter Slip End food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Central Bedfordshire
Costcutter Slip End 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 11 December 2025, 7 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: 1 Markyate Road, Slip End, Luton, LU1 4BU
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
In Central Bedfordshire, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so Costcutter Slip End sits behind roughly 1,153 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,153 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 254 | 17% | ← Costcutter Slip End | |
| 3 out of 5 | 83 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 189 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 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 Costcutter Slip End 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 Costcutter Slip End, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baked by K Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2023 |
| Caddington Village School School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| BaxterStorey/BallCoporationLuton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Crossway Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Annmaries Mobile caterer | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Blue Apple Catering Holdings Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| Coffee Shop Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
Questions about Costcutter Slip End
What is Costcutter Slip End's food hygiene rating?
Costcutter Slip End has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 11 December 2025.
Is Costcutter Slip End 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 Costcutter Slip End last inspected?
Costcutter Slip End was last inspected on 11 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Central Bedfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Costcutter Slip End?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Costcutter Slip End compare to other places in Central Bedfordshire?
76% of the 1,520 rated food businesses in Central Bedfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Costcutter Slip End holds a 4. 254 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects Costcutter Slip End 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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