Original BABA LAL Ltd food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Luton
Original BABA LAL Ltd holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 20 August 2025, 10 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 90 Leagrave Road, LU4 8HZ
How it compares in Luton
In Luton, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Original BABA LAL Ltd sits behind roughly 1,077 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 846 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 231 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 165 | 13% | ← Original BABA LAL Ltd | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Original BABA LAL Ltd 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 Original BABA LAL Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beech Hill Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2023 |
| Baguette Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Cake Box Retailers - other | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| Banoful Retailers - other | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Alfa Superstores Retailers - other | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2021 |
| Aroma Cafe and Bite Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2023 |
| Ambala Foods Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| Cafe Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
Questions about Original BABA LAL Ltd
What is Original BABA LAL Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Original BABA LAL Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Luton Council on 20 August 2025.
Is Original BABA LAL Ltd safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Original BABA LAL Ltd last inspected?
Original BABA LAL Ltd was last inspected on 20 August 2025, 10 months 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 Original BABA LAL Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Original BABA LAL Ltd compare to other places in Luton?
65% of the 1,297 rated food businesses in Luton hold the top rating of 5, while Original BABA LAL Ltd holds a 3. 165 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Luton Council inspects Original BABA LAL Ltd 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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