Farmfoods Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Luton
Farmfoods Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the supermarket 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 13 January 2025, 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: 54 The Mall, LU1 2TE
How it compares in Luton
In Luton, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Farmfoods Ltd 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% | ← Farmfoods Ltd | |
| 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 Farmfoods Ltd 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 Farmfoods Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auntie Annes Luton Other catering premises | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Boots Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Asian Town Cafe Retailers - other | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Ali’s Other catering premises | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Bubble CiTea Retailers - other | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Benjamins Cafe Luton LTD Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Black Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2021 |
| Bron Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2023 |
Questions about Farmfoods Ltd
What is Farmfoods Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Farmfoods Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Luton Council on 13 January 2025.
Is Farmfoods Ltd 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 supermarket to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Farmfoods Ltd last inspected?
Farmfoods Ltd was last inspected on 13 January 2025, 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 Farmfoods Ltd?
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 Farmfoods Ltd compare to other places in Luton?
65% of the 1,297 rated food businesses in Luton hold the top rating of 5, while Farmfoods Ltd holds a 4. 231 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Luton Council inspects Farmfoods Ltd 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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