Shurma food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wakefield
Shurma 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 27 August 2024, 22 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: 91-93 Station Lane, Featherstone, Pontefract, WF7 5BJ
How it compares in Wakefield
In Wakefield, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so Shurma sits behind roughly 2,553 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,118 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 435 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 3% | ← Shurma | |
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 36 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 365 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 Shurma 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 Shurma, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolyn's Delicatessen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| Chicos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Bob's Burgers & Shakes Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Aspens Services Limited School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Butty's Sandwich Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Caterplus @ Vico Homes Ltd Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
Questions about Shurma
What is Shurma's food hygiene rating?
Shurma has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Wakefield Council on 27 August 2024.
Is Shurma 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 Shurma last inspected?
Shurma was last inspected on 27 August 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wakefield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shurma?
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 Shurma compare to other places in Wakefield?
79% of the 2,696 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, while Shurma holds a 3. 85 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Shurma 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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