The Richard Cobden

Luton

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 26 January 2026 by Medway.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Richard Cobden, from June 2015 to January 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2015 to 3 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Richard Cobden.

Food hygiene rating history for The Richard Cobden
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
30 June 2015	5 / 5	Very good
26 January 2026	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

The Richard Cobden in Luton has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

The Richard Cobden,
178 Luton Road,
Luton,
Chatham,
ME4 5BP

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Richard Cobden. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Richard Cobden?

Food hygiene at The Richard Cobden is inspected by Medway, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.medway.gov.uk/ or [email protected].

Questions about The Richard Cobden

What is The Richard Cobden’s food hygiene rating?

The Richard Cobden has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 26 January 2026.

When was The Richard Cobden last inspected?

The Richard Cobden was last inspected by Medway on 26 January 2026.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.