Aksu Kebab food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Broxbourne
Aksu Kebab holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 27 April 2026, 2 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: 33 High Street, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 0BS
How it compares in Broxbourne
A 2 is rare: only 2 of 670 rated places in Broxbourne score this low, about one in 335. By contrast 91% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 607 | 91% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 47 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ← Aksu Kebab | |
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 164 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Aksu Kebab the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Aksu Kebab, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blossom Lounge Takeaway/sandwich shop | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Co-Op Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| ChilliGo Takeaway/sandwich shop | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| BP Kilsmore Way Connect Retailers - other | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2024 |
| Beanstalk Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Beaumont Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Arlesdene Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Cocos Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
Questions about Aksu Kebab
What is Aksu Kebab's food hygiene rating?
Aksu Kebab has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Broxbourne Council on 27 April 2026.
Is Aksu Kebab safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Aksu Kebab last inspected?
Aksu Kebab was last inspected on 27 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Broxbourne Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Aksu Kebab?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Aksu Kebab compare to other places in Broxbourne?
91% of the 670 rated food businesses in Broxbourne hold the top rating of 5, while Aksu Kebab holds a 2. 2 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Broxbourne Council inspects Aksu Kebab 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Broxbourne, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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