Surma Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Luton
Surma Stores 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
This is a fresh result: Surma Stores was inspected on 31 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
84% of rated food businesses in Luton score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Luton ratings →
Address: 86a Leagrave Road, LU4 8HZ
How this rating has changed
Surma Stores was re-inspected on 31 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 31 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Luton
That puts Surma Stores among the 869 places in Luton holding top marks, 67% 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 | 869 | 67% | ← Surma Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 219 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 162 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 36 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 410 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 Surma Stores 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 Surma Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beech Hill Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2023 |
| Baguette Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Cake Box Retailers - other | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2026 |
| Banoful Retailers - other | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Alfa Superstores Retailers - other | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2021 |
| Aroma Cafe and Bite Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2023 |
| Ambala Foods Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| Cafe Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
Questions about Surma Stores
What is Surma Stores's food hygiene rating?
Surma Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Luton Council on 31 August 2026.
Is Surma Stores 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 Surma Stores last inspected?
Surma Stores was last inspected on 31 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Luton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Surma Stores?
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 Surma Stores compare to other places in Luton?
67% of the 1,305 rated food businesses in Luton hold the top rating of 5, and Surma Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Luton Council inspects Surma Stores 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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Understanding this rating
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