Shika's Indian Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Sandwell
Shika's Indian Takeaway holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 3 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 10 Birmingham Road, Great Barr, B43 6NR
How it compares in Sandwell
In Sandwell, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Shika's Indian Takeaway sits behind roughly 2,074 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,561 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 513 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 168 | 7% | ← Shika's Indian Takeaway | |
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 56 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 326 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Shika's Indian Takeaway 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 Shika's Indian Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple & Apple off Licence Retailers - other | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2020 |
| Burger Boi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2017 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2021 |
| Al-Miski Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2023 |
| Calshot Junior And Infant School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Cakeable Moments Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2010 |
| Cake Shop and Sunita's Sweet Centre Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
Questions about Shika's Indian Takeaway
What is Shika's Indian Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Shika's Indian Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Sandwell Council on 3 October 2024.
Is Shika's Indian Takeaway safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Shika's Indian Takeaway last inspected?
Shika's Indian Takeaway was last inspected on 3 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sandwell Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shika's Indian Takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shika's Indian Takeaway compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, while Shika's Indian Takeaway holds a 3. 168 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Shika's Indian Takeaway 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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