Ashton Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Luton
Ashton 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
The rating dates from 6 February 2025, 17 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: 76 Ashton Road, LU1 3QQ
How it compares in Luton
That puts Ashton Stores 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% | ← Ashton Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Ashton 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 Ashton Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| abmcatering@TennysonRoad Primary School South School/college/university | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Cafe Welcome Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Castle News (Cost Cutter) Retailers - other | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2021 |
| abm catering @ Tennyson Road Primary School North School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Black Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2021 |
| Ali’s Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Ace@Hub Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Bajwa Food Store LTD Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2024 |
Questions about Ashton Stores
What is Ashton Stores's food hygiene rating?
Ashton Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Luton Council on 6 February 2025.
Is Ashton 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 Ashton Stores last inspected?
Ashton Stores was last inspected on 6 February 2025, 17 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 Ashton Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Ashton Stores compare to other places in Luton?
65% of the 1,297 rated food businesses in Luton hold the top rating of 5, and Ashton Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Luton Council inspects Ashton 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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