Afamia Al Sham food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Hammersmith and Fulham
Afamia Al Sham holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Afamia Al Sham was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 250 Uxbridge Road, London, W12 7JA
How it compares in Hammersmith and Fulham
In Hammersmith and Fulham, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Afamia Al Sham sits behind roughly 1,398 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,398 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 239 | 13% | ← Afamia Al Sham | |
| 3 out of 5 | 122 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 175 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Afamia Al Sham 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 Afamia Al Sham, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A B Wines Retailers - other | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Akmal Rehman Retailers - other | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2023 |
| Acropolis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Addison Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Acton Vale Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| 240 Project Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Adriana's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| 404 Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
Questions about Afamia Al Sham
What is Afamia Al Sham's food hygiene rating?
Afamia Al Sham has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hammersmith and Fulham Council on 20 May 2026.
Is Afamia Al Sham safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Afamia Al Sham last inspected?
Afamia Al Sham was last inspected on 20 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hammersmith and Fulham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Afamia Al Sham?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Afamia Al Sham compare to other places in Hammersmith and Fulham?
78% of the 1,803 rated food businesses in Hammersmith and Fulham hold the top rating of 5, while Afamia Al Sham holds a 4. 239 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hammersmith and Fulham Council inspects Afamia Al Sham 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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