Cafe Grill Express food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Luton
Cafe Grill Express holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 November 2025, 7 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: 5b Riddy Lane, LU3 2AD
How it compares in Luton
That puts Cafe Grill Express 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% | ← Cafe Grill Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Cafe Grill Express 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 Cafe Grill Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark @ Barnfield College Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| abm catering @ William Austin School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Bushmead Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Caribtaste Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Bushmead Court Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Ahmed Food Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2021 |
| Bushmead Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Barton Lodge Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
Questions about Cafe Grill Express
What is Cafe Grill Express's food hygiene rating?
Cafe Grill Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Luton Council on 12 November 2025.
Is Cafe Grill Express 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cafe Grill Express last inspected?
Cafe Grill Express was last inspected on 12 November 2025, 7 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 Cafe Grill Express?
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 Cafe Grill Express compare to other places in Luton?
65% of the 1,297 rated food businesses in Luton hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe Grill Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Luton Council inspects Cafe Grill Express 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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