Hart Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Luton
Hart 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: Hart Stores was inspected on 23 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 12 Hart Lane, LU2 0JQ
How it compares in Luton
That puts Hart 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% | ← Hart 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 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 Hart 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 Hart Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Luton Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Baltistan Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Cemil's Kebab Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Ceylon Pantry Limited Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Bamboo House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| BMS Grocers Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2019 |
| Asian Town Cafe Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Bron Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2023 |
Questions about Hart Stores
What is Hart Stores's food hygiene rating?
Hart Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Luton Council on 23 June 2026.
Is Hart 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 Hart Stores last inspected?
Hart Stores was last inspected on 23 June 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 Hart 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hart Stores compare to other places in Luton?
65% of the 1,297 rated food businesses in Luton hold the top rating of 5, and Hart Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Luton Council inspects Hart 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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