Vibe Juice Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Luton
Vibe Juice Bar holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway 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 16 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
This sits in the middle for Luton, where 4% of rated places score below 3 and 84% score 4 or 5. See all Luton ratings →
Address: Smiths Lane, The Mall, LU1 2LJ
How it compares in Luton
In Luton, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so Vibe Juice Bar sits behind roughly 1,088 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 869 | 67% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 219 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 162 | 12% | ← Vibe Juice Bar | |
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 36 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 410 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 Vibe Juice Bar 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 Vibe Juice Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auntie Annes Luton Other catering premises | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Boots Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Ali’s Other catering premises | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Bubble CiTea Retailers - other | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Age Concern Luton Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2019 |
| Benjamins Cafe Luton LTD Other catering premises | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| 24/7 Moldova limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 440 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2026 |
| Bron Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2023 |
Questions about Vibe Juice Bar
What is Vibe Juice Bar's food hygiene rating?
Vibe Juice Bar has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Luton Council on 16 July 2024.
Is Vibe Juice Bar safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway 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 Vibe Juice Bar last inspected?
Vibe Juice Bar was last inspected on 16 July 2024, more than 2 years 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 Vibe Juice Bar?
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 Vibe Juice Bar compare to other places in Luton?
67% of the 1,305 rated food businesses in Luton hold the top rating of 5, while Vibe Juice Bar holds a 3. 162 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Luton Council inspects Vibe Juice Bar 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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