Charcoal House food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Luton
Charcoal House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This rating dates from 12 December 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: Unit 3 Chapel View, 26 Chapel Street, LU1 2SE
How it compares in Luton
In Luton, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Charcoal House sits behind roughly 846 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 846 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 231 | 18% | ← Charcoal House | |
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Charcoal House, 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 Charcoal House
What is Charcoal House's food hygiene rating?
Charcoal House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Luton Council on 12 December 2024.
Is Charcoal House safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Charcoal House last inspected?
Charcoal House was last inspected on 12 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Luton Council rather than by the business.
How does Charcoal House compare to other places in Luton?
65% of the 1,297 rated food businesses in Luton hold the top rating of 5, while Charcoal House holds a 4. 231 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Luton Council inspects Charcoal House 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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