Shalimar South Asian Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cannock Chase
Shalimar South Asian Takeaway 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 May 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: 105 Fernwood Drive, WS15 2PY
How it compares in Cannock Chase
In Cannock Chase, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Shalimar South Asian Takeaway sits behind roughly 615 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 615 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 9% | ← Shalimar South Asian Takeaway | |
| 3 out of 5 | 23 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 119 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 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 Shalimar South Asian Takeaway 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 Shalimar South Asian Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Prime Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 11 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Fernwood Convenience Store Retailers - other | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2023 |
| Hong Kong Chinese Food Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Jolly Fryer Takeaway/sandwich shop | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Lotus House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Forest Hill Primary School School/college/university | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| John Bamford Primary School School/college/university | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
Questions about Shalimar South Asian Takeaway
What is Shalimar South Asian Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Shalimar South Asian Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cannock Chase Council on 13 May 2026.
Is Shalimar South Asian Takeaway 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 Shalimar South Asian Takeaway last inspected?
Shalimar South Asian Takeaway was last inspected on 13 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cannock Chase Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shalimar South Asian Takeaway?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shalimar South Asian Takeaway compare to other places in Cannock Chase?
86% of the 716 rated food businesses in Cannock Chase hold the top rating of 5, while Shalimar South Asian Takeaway holds a 4. 67 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cannock Chase Council inspects Shalimar South Asian Takeaway 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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