U Leona Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Luton
U Leona Ltd 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 12 May 2021, more than 5 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 211 High Town Road, LU2 0BZ
How it compares in Luton
That puts U Leona Ltd 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% | ← U Leona Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 U Leona Ltd 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 U Leona Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltistan Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Cemil's Kebab Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Bamboo House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| BMS Grocers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2019 |
| Bron Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2023 |
| Bar Coffee Lounge Parllaku Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2024 |
| Best Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Luton Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
Questions about U Leona Ltd
What is U Leona Ltd's food hygiene rating?
U Leona Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Luton Council on 12 May 2021.
Is U Leona Ltd 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 U Leona Ltd last inspected?
U Leona Ltd was last inspected on 12 May 2021, more than 5 years 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 U Leona Ltd?
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 U Leona Ltd compare to other places in Luton?
65% of the 1,297 rated food businesses in Luton hold the top rating of 5, and U Leona Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Luton Council inspects U Leona Ltd 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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