UK Shawarma Ltd food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Sandwell
UK Shawarma Ltd holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the takeaway requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
The rating dates from 1 April 2026, 5 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.
Only 4% of rated food businesses in Sandwell score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Sandwell ratings →
Address: 11 Carters Green, West Bromwich, B70 9QP
How this rating has changed
UK Shawarma Ltd has gone backwards: it held a 3 before its inspection on 1 April 2026, and now holds a 0. A rating of 0 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1 April 2026 | 3 0 | Worse |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Sandwell
A 0 is rare: only 10 of 2,320 rated places in Sandwell score this low, about one in 232. By contrast 67% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,558 | 67% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 508 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 156 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 60 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 10 | <1% | ← UK Shawarma Ltd |
A further 408 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Urgent improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Urgent improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Urgent improvement necessary
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 UK Shawarma Ltd the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. 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 UK Shawarma Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basia Mart Retailers - other | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2026 |
| Café @ Central Saint Michael’s Sixth Form’s Sandwell Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Aldi Food Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2020 |
| Autumn Lodge Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2025 |
| Bibiana Conference Hall Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Angels Gentlemens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2020 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| A Place to Taste Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
Questions about UK Shawarma Ltd
What is UK Shawarma Ltd's food hygiene rating?
UK Shawarma Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Sandwell Council on 1 April 2026.
Is UK Shawarma Ltd safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The takeaway may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was UK Shawarma Ltd last inspected?
UK Shawarma Ltd was last inspected on 1 April 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sandwell Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at UK Shawarma Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "urgent improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "urgent improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "urgent improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does UK Shawarma Ltd compare to other places in Sandwell?
67% of the 2,320 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, while UK Shawarma Ltd holds a 0. 10 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects UK Shawarma Ltd 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 0 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 Sandwell, 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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