Family Choice food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Luton
Family Choice holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 31 December 2020, 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: 274 Biscot Road, LU3 1AY
How it compares in Luton
In Luton, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Family Choice sits behind roughly 846 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 846 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 231 | 18% | ← Family Choice | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Family Choice 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 Family Choice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blenheim Crescent Baptist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2016 |
| Biscot Mill/The Hungry Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Biscot Road Retailers - other | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| abm catering @ Riverbank Primary School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Boba and beyond Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2022 |
| Cafe Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Alfa Superstores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2021 |
| Ambassador House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
Questions about Family Choice
What is Family Choice's food hygiene rating?
Family Choice has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Luton Council on 31 December 2020.
Is Family Choice safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Family Choice last inspected?
Family Choice was last inspected on 31 December 2020, 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 Family Choice?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Family Choice compare to other places in Luton?
65% of the 1,297 rated food businesses in Luton hold the top rating of 5, while Family Choice holds a 4. 231 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Luton Council inspects Family Choice 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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