Special Shawarma food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Leicester City
Special Shawarma 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 3 July 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 74 Humberstone Gate, Leicester, LE1 3PL
How it compares in Leicester City
That puts Special Shawarma among the 2,262 places in Leicester City holding top marks, 73% 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 | 2,262 | 73% | ← Special Shawarma | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 427 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 294 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 76 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 248 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 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 Special Shawarma 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 Special Shawarma, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age UK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Afrikana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2024 |
| And Kith Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Abike's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| A Lojinha Da Sonia Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Amrut Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| 90's Mix Restaurant And Bar Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
Questions about Special Shawarma
What is Special Shawarma's food hygiene rating?
Special Shawarma has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leicester City Council on 3 July 2023.
Is Special Shawarma 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 Special Shawarma last inspected?
Special Shawarma was last inspected on 3 July 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Leicester City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Special Shawarma?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Special Shawarma compare to other places in Leicester City?
73% of the 3,105 rated food businesses in Leicester City hold the top rating of 5, and Special Shawarma is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leicester City Council inspects Special Shawarma 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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