Hatters Newsagents food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Luton
Hatters Newsagents 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 14 October 2025, 8 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: 22 Chapel Street, LU1 2SE
How it compares in Luton
That puts Hatters Newsagents 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% | ← Hatters Newsagents | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Hatters Newsagents, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali’s Other catering premises | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Boots Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Black Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2021 |
| Benjamins Cafe Luton LTD Other catering premises | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Bubble CiTea Retailers - other | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Auntie Annes Luton Other catering premises | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Castle News (Cost Cutter) Retailers - other | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2021 |
| Asian Town Cafe Retailers - other | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
Questions about Hatters Newsagents
What is Hatters Newsagents's food hygiene rating?
Hatters Newsagents has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Luton Council on 14 October 2025.
Is Hatters Newsagents 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 Hatters Newsagents last inspected?
Hatters Newsagents was last inspected on 14 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Luton Council rather than by the business.
How does Hatters Newsagents compare to other places in Luton?
65% of the 1,297 rated food businesses in Luton hold the top rating of 5, and Hatters Newsagents is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Luton Council inspects Hatters Newsagents 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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