The Parade Bakery & Pizzeria food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Luton
The Parade Bakery & Pizzeria 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 20 October 2025, 8 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: 6 Market Square, LU1 5RD
How it compares in Luton
That puts The Parade Bakery & Pizzeria 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% | ← The Parade Bakery & Pizzeria | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Parade Bakery & Pizzeria, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrys clearance cash and carry Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Bajwa Food Store LTD Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2024 |
| BUPA St Marys Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Al Badar Original Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| A Family Food Store Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2018 |
| Ambala Foods Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| Cake Box Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| Black Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2021 |
Questions about The Parade Bakery & Pizzeria
What is The Parade Bakery & Pizzeria's food hygiene rating?
The Parade Bakery & Pizzeria has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Luton Council on 20 October 2025.
Is The Parade Bakery & Pizzeria 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 The Parade Bakery & Pizzeria last inspected?
The Parade Bakery & Pizzeria was last inspected on 20 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Luton Council rather than by the business.
How does The Parade Bakery & Pizzeria compare to other places in Luton?
65% of the 1,297 rated food businesses in Luton hold the top rating of 5, and The Parade Bakery & Pizzeria is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Luton Council inspects The Parade Bakery & Pizzeria 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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