What is the average food hygiene rating in Luton?

The average food hygiene rating in Luton is 4.41 out of 5, across 1,298 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Luton compare with the national average for food hygiene?

65.1% of rated premises in Luton hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 14.6 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Luton 299 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Luton have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

845 food businesses in Luton hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 65.1% of the 1,298 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 10 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Luton have a low hygiene rating?

50 food businesses in Luton are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 6 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Luton food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Luton (1,685 establishments on record, 1,298 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Luton

In Luton, 65.1% of 1,298 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.41/5. These figures cover 1,685 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Luton has 845 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,298 rated premises (65.1%). 50 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 10 June 2026.

5★ share: 65.1%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -14.6 pp
National rank: 299 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Luton

5★ Very Good

845 (65.1%)

4★ Good

234 (18%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

169 (13%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

15 (1.2%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

29 (2.2%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

6 (0.5%)

Plus 314 awaiting inspection and 73 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 314 awaiting inspection and 73 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Luton: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Luton?: The average food hygiene rating in Luton is 4.41 out of 5, across 1,298 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Luton compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 65.1% of rated premises in Luton hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 14.6 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Luton 299 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Luton have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 845 food businesses in Luton hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 65.1% of the 1,298 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 10 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Luton have a low hygiene rating?: 50 food businesses in Luton are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 6 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Luton food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Luton (1,685 establishments on record, 1,298 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Food hygiene ratings by area in Luton

LU1581 places · 56.3% 5★

Top-rated places in Luton

Woodlands Special SchoolSchool/college/university · Woodlands Secondary School, Northwell Drive, Luton · LU3 3SP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
Baltistan RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 317 Hitchin Road, Luton · LU2 7SL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
Luton Sri Guru Ravidass SangatOther catering premises · 31 Cardigan Street, Luton · LU1 1RP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
GIOVANNI'S GELATOManufacturers/packers · LU3
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Taste of TawaOther catering premises · 146 Leagrave Road, Luton · LU4 8HX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
5 AkhisRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 223-225 Selbourne Road, Luton · LU4 8NP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
MocrunchyMobile caterer · LU1
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 24 May 2026
Nearest Caffe ltdRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 499 Dallow Road, Luton · LU1 1UN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Pumpkin Lane Day NurserySchool/college/university · 9-15 Adelaide Street, Luton · LU1 5BB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
Barton LodgeCaring Premises · 45 Birdsfoot Lane, Luton · LU3 2DN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026
Elevenses LimitedOther catering premises · Luton Sports Village, Butterfield Green Road · LU2 8DD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
La Mama Shawarma&GrillTakeaway/sandwich shop · 56 New Bedford Road, Luton · LU1 1SH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Luton

Magazin Romanesc doi pasiRetailers - other · 17 Wellington Street, Luton · LU1 2QH
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 January 2026
Ujan BhatiRetailers - other · 104a Dunstable Road, Luton · LU1 1EH
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 February 2026
Express News LtdRetailers - other · 62 Park Street, Luton · LU1 3ET
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 19 February 2026
GOLD COAST STORES LTDRetailers - other · 78 Dunstable Road, Luton · LU1 1EH
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 March 2026
Southall street foodRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 106 Biscot Road, Luton · LU3 1AX
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 December 2025
Theen MeshaOther catering premises · 13 Wellington Street, Luton · LU1 2QH
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 March 2026
LUTONSTAR SUPERMARKET LTDRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 248 North Street, Luton · LU2 7QN
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 8 December 2025
JANNAT SUPERMARKETRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 328 Selbourne Road, Luton · LU4 8NU
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 May 2026

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 1,685 real Food Standards Agency records for Luton, of which 1,298 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.