M H Supermarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Luton
M H Supermarket 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 8 October 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: 44 Old Bedford Road, LU2 7NZ
How it compares in Luton
In Luton, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so M H Supermarket 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% | ← M H Supermarket | |
| 3 out of 5 | 165 | 13% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 402 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 Good
- 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 M H Supermarket 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 M H Supermarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| Bar Coffee Lounge Parllaku Other catering premises | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2024 |
| Al-Quds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Bron Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2023 |
| Bubble CiTea Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Benjamins Cafe Luton LTD Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| BUPA St Marys Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Auntie Annes Luton Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
Questions about M H Supermarket
What is M H Supermarket's food hygiene rating?
M H Supermarket has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Luton Council on 8 October 2019.
Is M H Supermarket 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 M H Supermarket last inspected?
M H Supermarket was last inspected on 8 October 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 M H Supermarket?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does M H Supermarket compare to other places in Luton?
65% of the 1,298 rated food businesses in Luton hold the top rating of 5, while M H Supermarket holds a 4. 231 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Luton Council inspects M H Supermarket 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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