Mokarram Brothers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Buckinghamshire
Mokarram Brothers holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the shop requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
The rating dates from 16 March 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 302 Berkhampstead Road, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 3EZ
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
A 0 is rare: only 1 of 4,001 rated places in Buckinghamshire score this low, about one in 4,001. By contrast 81% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,226 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ← Mokarram Brothers |
A further 615 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Major improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Urgent improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Mokarram Brothers the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Mokarram Brothers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jolly Sportsman Pub/bar/nightclub | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Bubbles Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Ollie Owl Day Nursery Chesham Caring Premises | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2017 |
| Meat Masters Grocery Store Retailers - other | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Kebab Box Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Heritage House School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Rumbles On Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Reach Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2018 |
Questions about Mokarram Brothers
What is Mokarram Brothers's food hygiene rating?
Mokarram Brothers has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 16 March 2026.
Is Mokarram Brothers safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The shop may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Mokarram Brothers last inspected?
Mokarram Brothers was last inspected on 16 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Buckinghamshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mokarram Brothers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "major improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "urgent improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mokarram Brothers compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, while Mokarram Brothers holds a 0. 1 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Mokarram Brothers 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 0 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Buckinghamshire, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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