Biscot Mill/The Hungry Horse food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Luton
Biscot Mill/The Hungry Horse 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 8 July 2025, 12 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: Biscot Mill, 231 Biscot Road, LU3 1AS
How it compares in Luton
That puts Biscot Mill/The Hungry Horse 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% | ← Biscot Mill/The Hungry Horse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Biscot Mill/The Hungry Horse 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 Biscot Mill/The Hungry Horse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A&S Food Retailers - other | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2020 |
| Amor Dessert Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Bamboo Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Ahmed Food Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2021 |
| Blenheim Crescent Baptist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2016 |
| abm catering @ William Austin School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| abm catering @ Riverbank Primary School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Biscot Road Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
Questions about Biscot Mill/The Hungry Horse
What is Biscot Mill/The Hungry Horse's food hygiene rating?
Biscot Mill/The Hungry Horse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Luton Council on 8 July 2025.
Is Biscot Mill/The Hungry Horse 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 Biscot Mill/The Hungry Horse last inspected?
Biscot Mill/The Hungry Horse was last inspected on 8 July 2025, 12 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 Biscot Mill/The Hungry Horse?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Biscot Mill/The Hungry Horse compare to other places in Luton?
65% of the 1,297 rated food businesses in Luton hold the top rating of 5, and Biscot Mill/The Hungry Horse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Luton Council inspects Biscot Mill/The Hungry Horse 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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