Shepton Mallet Kebab House food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Somerset
Shepton Mallet Kebab House 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
This is a fresh result: Shepton Mallet Kebab House was inspected on 28 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 45 High Street, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5AQ
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Shepton Mallet Kebab House among the 4,826 places in Somerset holding top marks, 88% 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 | 4,826 | 88% | ← Shepton Mallet Kebab House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 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 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 Shepton Mallet Kebab House 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 Shepton Mallet Kebab House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hive Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 11 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Denelas Retailers - other | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2024 |
| McColls Retailers - other | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2023 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2023 |
| Shepton Brasserie and Cafe Bar Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 4 - Good | 31 July 2025 |
| Screwfix Retailers - other | 85 yards away | Exempt | |
| La Bella Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Piskula Catering School/college/university | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2022 |
Questions about Shepton Mallet Kebab House
What is Shepton Mallet Kebab House's food hygiene rating?
Shepton Mallet Kebab House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 28 May 2026.
Is Shepton Mallet Kebab House 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 Shepton Mallet Kebab House last inspected?
Shepton Mallet Kebab House was last inspected on 28 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shepton Mallet Kebab House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Shepton Mallet Kebab House compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Shepton Mallet Kebab House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Shepton Mallet Kebab House 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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