The Cannon food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Luton
The Cannon holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub 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 13 September 2024, 22 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: The Cannon, 54 Cannon Lane, LU2 8BJ
How it compares in Luton
In Luton, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so The Cannon 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% | ← The Cannon | |
| 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 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 The Cannon 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 The Cannon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beech Hill Primary School School/college/university | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Cappuccino Amor Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| abm catering @ Sacred Heart Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Ashcroft Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Bushmead Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Bradgers Hill Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| Bushmead Court Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
Questions about The Cannon
What is The Cannon's food hygiene rating?
The Cannon has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Luton Council on 13 September 2024.
Is The Cannon safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub 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 The Cannon last inspected?
The Cannon was last inspected on 13 September 2024, 22 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 The Cannon?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cannon compare to other places in Luton?
65% of the 1,297 rated food businesses in Luton hold the top rating of 5, while The Cannon holds a 3. 165 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Luton Council inspects The Cannon 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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