DFS Foodstore food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Luton
DFS Foodstore 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 24 November 2025, 7 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: 169 Biscot Road, LU3 1AW
How it compares in Luton
In Luton, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so DFS Foodstore 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% | ← DFS Foodstore | |
| 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 DFS Foodstore 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 DFS Foodstore, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blenheim Crescent Baptist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2016 |
| Biscot Road Retailers - other | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Biscot Mill/The Hungry Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Boba and beyond Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2022 |
| abm catering @ Riverbank Primary School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Cafe Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Alfa Superstores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2021 |
| Banoful Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
Questions about DFS Foodstore
What is DFS Foodstore's food hygiene rating?
DFS Foodstore has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Luton Council on 24 November 2025.
Is DFS Foodstore 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 DFS Foodstore last inspected?
DFS Foodstore was last inspected on 24 November 2025, 7 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 DFS Foodstore?
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 DFS Foodstore compare to other places in Luton?
65% of the 1,297 rated food businesses in Luton hold the top rating of 5, while DFS Foodstore holds a 3. 165 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Luton Council inspects DFS Foodstore 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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