Old Moat House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Luton
Old Moat House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 July 2024, 23 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: Old Moat House, Nunnery Lane, LU3 1UU
How it compares in Luton
That puts Old Moat House 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% | ← Old Moat House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- 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 Old Moat House 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 Old Moat House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmed Food Store Retailers - other | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2021 |
| abm catering @ William Austin School School/college/university | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| A&S Food Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2020 |
| Amor Dessert Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Bamboo Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Cafe Grill Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Black Swan Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Black Swan Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2016 |
Questions about Old Moat House
What is Old Moat House's food hygiene rating?
Old Moat House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Luton Council on 29 July 2024.
Is Old Moat House 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Old Moat House last inspected?
Old Moat House was last inspected on 29 July 2024, 23 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 Old Moat House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Old Moat House compare to other places in Luton?
65% of the 1,297 rated food businesses in Luton hold the top rating of 5, and Old Moat House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Luton Council inspects Old Moat House 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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