A Family Food Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Luton
A Family Food Store holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 March 2018, more than 8 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: 247 Dunstable Road, LU4 8BP
How it compares in Luton
That puts A Family Food Store 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% | ← A Family Food Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 A Family Food Store 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 A Family Food Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beech Hill Post Office & Stores Retailers - other | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2018 |
| Al Badar Original Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Bismillah Madina Store Retailers - other | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2023 |
| Alfa Superstores Retailers - other | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2021 |
| Banoful Retailers - other | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Boba and beyond Other catering premises | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2022 |
| Baguette Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Cafe Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
Questions about A Family Food Store
What is A Family Food Store's food hygiene rating?
A Family Food Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Luton Council on 13 March 2018.
Is A Family Food Store 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was A Family Food Store last inspected?
A Family Food Store was last inspected on 13 March 2018, more than 8 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 A Family Food Store?
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 A Family Food Store compare to other places in Luton?
65% of the 1,297 rated food businesses in Luton hold the top rating of 5, and A Family Food Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Luton Council inspects A Family Food Store 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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