Sombrero food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Warwick
Sombrero holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 40 Bedford Street, CV32 5DY
How it compares in Warwick
That puts Sombrero among the 1,103 places in Warwick holding top marks, 89% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,103 | 89% | ← Sombrero | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 87 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 163 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 Good
- 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 Sombrero 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 Sombrero, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Bombay Tandoori Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Acai and the Tribe Leamington Spa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Banh Mi Ca Phe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Cacao Coffee and Chocolate Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Benjamin Satchwell Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Bewiched Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2023 |
Questions about Sombrero
What is Sombrero's food hygiene rating?
Sombrero has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Warwick Council on 16 May 2024.
Is Sombrero safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sombrero last inspected?
Sombrero was last inspected on 16 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Warwick Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sombrero?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sombrero compare to other places in Warwick?
89% of the 1,233 rated food businesses in Warwick hold the top rating of 5, and Sombrero is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Warwick Council inspects Sombrero 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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