Hibbert Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Luton
Hibbert Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 November 2018, more than 7 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: The Hibbert Arms, 35 Hibbert Street, LU1 3UU
How it compares in Luton
That puts Hibbert Arms 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% | ← Hibbert Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Hibbert Arms 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 Hibbert Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Welcome Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Castle News (Cost Cutter) Retailers - other | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2021 |
| abm catering @ Tennyson Road Primary School North School/college/university | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Ashton Stores Retailers - other | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| abmcatering@TennysonRoad Primary School South School/college/university | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Black Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2021 |
| Ali’s Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Boots Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
Questions about Hibbert Arms
What is Hibbert Arms's food hygiene rating?
Hibbert Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Luton Council on 14 November 2018.
Is Hibbert Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hibbert Arms last inspected?
Hibbert Arms was last inspected on 14 November 2018, more than 7 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 Hibbert Arms?
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 Hibbert Arms compare to other places in Luton?
65% of the 1,297 rated food businesses in Luton hold the top rating of 5, and Hibbert Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Luton Council inspects Hibbert Arms 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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