Al-Hashmat Foods food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Luton
Al-Hashmat Foods holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop 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 30 July 2025, 11 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: 84-86 Roman Road, LU4 9SE
How it compares in Luton
In Luton, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Al-Hashmat Foods sits behind roughly 1,077 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 846 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 231 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 165 | 13% | ← Al-Hashmat Foods | |
| 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 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 Al-Hashmat Foods 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 Al-Hashmat Foods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonitos Peri Peri Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| All Kids Active Ltd Other catering premises | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Beechwood Primary School School/college/university | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| AKS Food City Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Alicia Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2020 |
| abm catering @ KS2 - St Josephs Catholic Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| abm catering @ KS1 - St Josephs Catholic Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
Questions about Al-Hashmat Foods
What is Al-Hashmat Foods's food hygiene rating?
Al-Hashmat Foods has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Luton Council on 30 July 2025.
Is Al-Hashmat Foods safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop 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 Al-Hashmat Foods last inspected?
Al-Hashmat Foods was last inspected on 30 July 2025, 11 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 Al-Hashmat Foods?
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 Al-Hashmat Foods compare to other places in Luton?
65% of the 1,297 rated food businesses in Luton hold the top rating of 5, while Al-Hashmat Foods holds a 3. 165 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Luton Council inspects Al-Hashmat Foods 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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