The Connect Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Luton
The Connect Store holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop 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 18 December 2024, 18 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: 133 Albert Road, LU1 3PT
How it compares in Luton
In Luton, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so The Connect Store 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 Connect Store | |
| 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 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 Connect Store 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 Connect Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Welcome Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| abmcatering@TennysonRoad Primary School South School/college/university | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| abm catering @ Tennyson Road Primary School North School/college/university | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Ashton Stores Retailers - other | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Castle News (Cost Cutter) Retailers - other | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2021 |
| Ace@Hub Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Black Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2021 |
| Ali’s Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
Questions about The Connect Store
What is The Connect Store's food hygiene rating?
The Connect Store has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Luton Council on 18 December 2024.
Is The Connect Store safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop 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 Connect Store last inspected?
The Connect Store was last inspected on 18 December 2024, 18 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 Connect Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Connect Store compare to other places in Luton?
65% of the 1,297 rated food businesses in Luton hold the top rating of 5, while The Connect Store holds a 3. 165 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Luton Council inspects The Connect Store 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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