Bismillah Food Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Luton
Bismillah Food Store holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop 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 26 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 27 Bishopscote Road, LU3 1NZ
How it compares in Luton
In Luton, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Bismillah Food Store 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% | ← Bismillah Food Store | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Bismillah 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 Bismillah Food Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A&S Food Retailers - other | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2020 |
| Amor Dessert Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Bamboo Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Biscot Mill/The Hungry Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Ahmed Food Store Retailers - other | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2021 |
| 5 Akhis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Blundell Road Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2023 |
| abm catering @ William Austin School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
Questions about Bismillah Food Store
What is Bismillah Food Store's food hygiene rating?
Bismillah Food Store has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Luton Council on 26 November 2024.
Is Bismillah Food Store safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop 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 Bismillah Food Store last inspected?
Bismillah Food Store was last inspected on 26 November 2024, 19 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 Bismillah Food Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bismillah Food Store compare to other places in Luton?
65% of the 1,297 rated food businesses in Luton hold the top rating of 5, while Bismillah Food Store holds a 3. 165 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Luton Council inspects Bismillah 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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