Simmons Bakers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Luton
Simmons Bakers holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 December 2025, 6 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: 615 Hitchin Road, LU2 7UP
How it compares in Luton
That puts Simmons Bakers among the 846 places in Luton holding top marks, 65% 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 | 846 | 65% | ← Simmons Bakers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 231 | 18% | ||
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Simmons Bakers 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 Simmons Bakers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beech Hill Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| abm catering @ Sacred Heart Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Ashcroft Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Bradgers Hill Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| Cappuccino Amor Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Bushmead Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Bushmead Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Bushmead Court Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
Questions about Simmons Bakers
What is Simmons Bakers's food hygiene rating?
Simmons Bakers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Luton Council on 17 December 2025.
Is Simmons Bakers 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Simmons Bakers last inspected?
Simmons Bakers was last inspected on 17 December 2025, 6 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 Simmons Bakers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Simmons Bakers compare to other places in Luton?
65% of the 1,297 rated food businesses in Luton hold the top rating of 5, and Simmons Bakers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Luton Council inspects Simmons Bakers 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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