Chuchu's Kebab and Balti food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Newcastle-Under-Lyme
Chuchu's Kebab and Balti 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 13 February 2025, 17 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: 87 Hanbridge Avenue, Newcastle under Lyme, ST5 8HX
How it compares in Newcastle-Under-Lyme
In Newcastle-Under-Lyme, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Chuchu's Kebab and Balti sits behind roughly 779 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 779 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 8% | ← Chuchu's Kebab and Balti | |
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 85 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 Chuchu's Kebab and Balti 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 Chuchu's Kebab and Balti, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradwell Fryer Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Bradwell Workingmens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Bradwell Hall Nursing Home Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Bowdies Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Bradwell Lodge - Kev's Catering Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| Albert Bear Ltd Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Holditch Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
Questions about Chuchu's Kebab and Balti
What is Chuchu's Kebab and Balti's food hygiene rating?
Chuchu's Kebab and Balti has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council on 13 February 2025.
Is Chuchu's Kebab and Balti 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 Chuchu's Kebab and Balti last inspected?
Chuchu's Kebab and Balti was last inspected on 13 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chuchu's Kebab and Balti?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chuchu's Kebab and Balti compare to other places in Newcastle-Under-Lyme?
87% of the 894 rated food businesses in Newcastle-Under-Lyme hold the top rating of 5, while Chuchu's Kebab and Balti holds a 4. 70 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council inspects Chuchu's Kebab and Balti 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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