Royal Kebabs / Sultan Kebabs food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Harlow
Royal Kebabs / Sultan Kebabs 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
The rating dates from 16 July 2025, 11 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: 29 East Gate, Harlow, Essex, CM20 1HP
How it compares in Harlow
In Harlow, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Royal Kebabs / Sultan Kebabs sits behind roughly 497 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 497 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 78 | 13% | ← Royal Kebabs / Sultan Kebabs | |
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 76 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Royal Kebabs / Sultan Kebabs 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 Royal Kebabs / Sultan Kebabs, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADC Harlow Retailers - other | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| DHM International UK Ltd Retailers - other | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Anamorava Coffee Shop Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Brinchi Steak House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Cafe Elite Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Blossom Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2008 |
| Dixy Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
Questions about Royal Kebabs / Sultan Kebabs
What is Royal Kebabs / Sultan Kebabs's food hygiene rating?
Royal Kebabs / Sultan Kebabs has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Harlow Council on 16 July 2025.
Is Royal Kebabs / Sultan Kebabs 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 Royal Kebabs / Sultan Kebabs last inspected?
Royal Kebabs / Sultan Kebabs was last inspected on 16 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Harlow Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Royal Kebabs / Sultan Kebabs?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Royal Kebabs / Sultan Kebabs compare to other places in Harlow?
81% of the 611 rated food businesses in Harlow hold the top rating of 5, while Royal Kebabs / Sultan Kebabs holds a 4. 78 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Harlow Council inspects Royal Kebabs / Sultan Kebabs 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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