Food hygiene ratings in Luton
Our data holds 1,713 food businesses in Luton, rated between 2015-04-14 and 2026-08-25. 50.7% (868) are rated 5 (very good), below the 68.9% average across all 329 local authorities in our data. 54 (3.2%) are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). That places Luton 316th of 329 local authorities by share of food businesses rated 5 (very good).
Hygiene rating distribution in Luton
| hygiene rating | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (very good) | 868 | 50.7% |
| 4 (good) | 222 | 13% |
| 3 (generally satisfactory) | 162 | 9.5% |
| 2 (improvement necessary) | 13 | 0.8% |
| 1 (major improvement necessary) | 36 | 2.1% |
| 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 5 | 0.3% |
| Awaiting inspection | 332 | 19.4% |
| Exempt | 75 | 4.4% |
By business type
| business type | food businesses | rated 5 (very good) |
|---|---|---|
| Retailers - other | 446 | 34.8% |
| Other catering premises | 314 | 59.9% |
| Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 278 | 49.6% |
| Takeaway/sandwich shop | 216 | 44% |
| Mobile caterer | 109 | 38.5% |
| Caring Premises | 98 | 77.6% |
| School/college/university | 86 | 87.2% |
| Pub/bar/nightclub | 51 | 66.7% |
Food businesses rated per month in Luton
Most recently rated food businesses rated 0 to 2 (improvement required) in Luton
The 20 most recent of 54. Results are dated and may have changed since; check the source before relying on them.
| Name | hygiene rating | Rated | Type | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdul Halal butchers and grocers marsh farm | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-25 | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | LU3 3FH |
| Sfc peri peri | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-25 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | LU4 0QL |
| The Brown Owl | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-25 | Retailers - other | LU4 0DU |
| Magazin Romanesc doi pasi | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-16 | Retailers - other | LU1 2QH |
| Southall street food | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-15 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | LU3 1AX |
| Chickenero | 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 2026-07-08 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | LU1 5AF |
| Hot food @ 4.99 | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-06-30 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | LU4 9SH |
| Ice box luton limited | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-06-27 | Other catering premises | LU1 1BT |
| Family Choice | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-06-27 | Retailers - other | LU1 5DD |
| Charcoal House | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-06-11 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | LU1 2SE |
| Haji & Sons | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-06-09 | Retailers - other | LU1 1DD |
| New Maci's Fish and Chips Ltd5 | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-06-04 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | LU3 2RT |
| Bhavins Food Limited | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-05-29 | Retailers - other | LU1 1HE |
| Jerk Box Cuisine | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-05-19 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | LU3 3BH |
| Peri Peri Grill House Stopsley Village | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-05-19 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | LU2 7UG |
| JANNAT SUPERMARKET | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-05-06 | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | LU4 8NU |
| 50nine | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-05-05 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | LU2 0DD |
| Baba Lal peri peri chicken and pizza ltd | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-04-29 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | LU2 0DQ |
| Dallow Fish Bar | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-04-27 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | LU1 1UN |
| Slice & Spice | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-04-22 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | LU4 8JJ |
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Questions about Luton
How many food businesses in Luton are rated 5 (very good)?
868 of 1,713 food businesses in Luton (50.7%) are rated 5 (very good), as of 2026-08-25.
Which food businesses in Luton are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required)?
54 food businesses in Luton are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). The most recently rated are listed on this page; the full list is available as a spreadsheet download.
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