Painters Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Luton
Painters Arms 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 30 August 2016, more than 9 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: The Painters Arms, 79 High Town Road, LU2 0BW
How it compares in Luton
That puts Painters Arms 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% | ← Painters Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Painters Arms 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 Painters Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bron Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2023 |
| Bar Coffee Lounge Parllaku Other catering premises | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2024 |
| Best Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| Al-Quds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Auntie Annes Luton Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Bubble CiTea Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Asian Town Cafe Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Boots Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
Questions about Painters Arms
What is Painters Arms's food hygiene rating?
Painters Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Luton Council on 30 August 2016.
Is Painters Arms 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 Painters Arms last inspected?
Painters Arms was last inspected on 30 August 2016, more than 9 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 Painters Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Painters Arms compare to other places in Luton?
65% of the 1,297 rated food businesses in Luton hold the top rating of 5, and Painters Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Luton Council inspects Painters Arms 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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