Town Grill Kebab food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · St Albans City
Town Grill Kebab 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 9 March 2026, 4 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: Town Grill Kebab, 137 Southdown Road, Harpenden, AL5 1PU
How it compares in St Albans City
That puts Town Grill Kebab among the 818 places in St Albans City holding top marks, 77% 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 | 818 | 77% | ← Town Grill Kebab | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 157 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 63 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 105 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Town Grill Kebab 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 Town Grill Kebab, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentozo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2026 |
| Co-op Food Harpenden Retailers - other | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Cafe Aroma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Lazy Bear Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| Harpenden Springs Care Home Caring Premises | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Fusion Childcare Services Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| CareTech - Meadow Acres Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Harpenden Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2025 |
Questions about Town Grill Kebab
What is Town Grill Kebab's food hygiene rating?
Town Grill Kebab has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Albans City Council on 9 March 2026.
Is Town Grill Kebab 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 Town Grill Kebab last inspected?
Town Grill Kebab was last inspected on 9 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by St Albans City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Town Grill Kebab?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Town Grill Kebab compare to other places in St Albans City?
77% of the 1,058 rated food businesses in St Albans City hold the top rating of 5, and Town Grill Kebab is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Albans City Council inspects Town Grill 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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