Johal's food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Luton
Johal's 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 20 August 2019, more than 6 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: 130 Bishopscote Road, LU3 1PE
How it compares in Luton
In Luton, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Johal's 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% | ← Johal's | |
| 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 Very 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 Johal's 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 Johal's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmed Food Store Retailers - other | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2021 |
| A&S Food Retailers - other | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2020 |
| Amor Dessert Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Bamboo Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| abm catering @ William Austin School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Biscot Mill/The Hungry Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Blundell Road Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2023 |
| Black Swan Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
Questions about Johal's
What is Johal's's food hygiene rating?
Johal's has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Luton Council on 20 August 2019.
Is Johal's 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 Johal's last inspected?
Johal's was last inspected on 20 August 2019, more than 6 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 Johal's?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Johal's compare to other places in Luton?
65% of the 1,297 rated food businesses in Luton hold the top rating of 5, while Johal's holds a 4. 231 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Luton Council inspects Johal's 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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