Habibah food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cheltenham
Habibah 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 14 August 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: 291 High Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 3HL
How it compares in Cheltenham
That puts Habibah among the 909 places in Cheltenham 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 | 909 | 89% | ← Habibah | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 88 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 59 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 Very 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 Habibah 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 Habibah, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar And Wok Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Brewhouse And Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Best-One Mann's Drink Stop Retailers - other | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2024 |
| Admiral Slots Retailers - other | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Black Gold Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Caffè Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Caterlink At The Catholic School Of St. Gregory The Great School/college/university | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
Questions about Habibah
What is Habibah's food hygiene rating?
Habibah has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheltenham Council on 14 August 2025.
Is Habibah 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 Habibah last inspected?
Habibah was last inspected on 14 August 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheltenham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Habibah?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Habibah compare to other places in Cheltenham?
89% of the 1,019 rated food businesses in Cheltenham hold the top rating of 5, and Habibah is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheltenham Council inspects Habibah 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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