Kumba Lounge food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Luton
Kumba Lounge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 October 2023, 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.
Address: 9 Chapel Street, LU1 2SE
How it compares in Luton
That puts Kumba Lounge 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% | ← Kumba Lounge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Kumba Lounge 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 Kumba Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali’s Other catering premises | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Boots Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Black Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2021 |
| Auntie Annes Luton Other catering premises | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Bubble CiTea Retailers - other | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Benjamins Cafe Luton LTD Other catering premises | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Castle News (Cost Cutter) Retailers - other | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2021 |
| Asian Town Cafe Retailers - other | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
Questions about Kumba Lounge
What is Kumba Lounge's food hygiene rating?
Kumba Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Luton Council on 27 October 2023.
Is Kumba Lounge 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kumba Lounge last inspected?
Kumba Lounge was last inspected on 27 October 2023, 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 Kumba Lounge?
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 Kumba Lounge compare to other places in Luton?
65% of the 1,297 rated food businesses in Luton hold the top rating of 5, and Kumba Lounge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Luton Council inspects Kumba Lounge 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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