Shawarma AL Cheff food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Birmingham
Shawarma AL Cheff holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the restaurant that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Shawarma AL Cheff was inspected on 4 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Ground Floor, Unit 2C Cobham Business Centre, Cobham Road, B9 4UP
How this rating has changed
Shawarma AL Cheff has gone backwards: it held a 4 before its inspection on 4 June 2026, and now holds a 2. A rating of 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 4 June 2026 | 4 2 | 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 Birmingham
A 2 is rare: only 318 of 8,171 rated places in Birmingham score this low, about one in 26. By contrast 66% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,380 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,309 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 695 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 318 | 4% | ← Shawarma AL Cheff | |
| 1 out of 5 | 387 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 82 | 1% |
A further 1,866 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Shawarma AL Cheff the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. 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 Shawarma AL Cheff, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adderley Junior & Infant School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Adderley News Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2012 |
| Alum Rock Road Post Office Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2009 |
| Adderley Childrens Centre. Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Al-Manar Islamic Superstore Ltd / Make My Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2021 |
| 4ever convenience store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Amsons Islamic Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2022 |
| Al Risaalah School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2009 |
Questions about Shawarma AL Cheff
What is Shawarma AL Cheff's food hygiene rating?
Shawarma AL Cheff has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Birmingham Council on 4 June 2026.
Is Shawarma AL Cheff safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Shawarma AL Cheff last inspected?
Shawarma AL Cheff was last inspected on 4 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Birmingham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shawarma AL Cheff?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shawarma AL Cheff compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Shawarma AL Cheff holds a 2. 318 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Shawarma AL Cheff 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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A rating of 2 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 Birmingham, 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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