Shawarma to go food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Islington
Shawarma to go 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 8 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Shawarma to go, Basement And Ground Floor, 288 St Paul's Road, N1 2LH
How it compares in Islington
That puts Shawarma to go among the 1,536 places in Islington holding top marks, 64% 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 | 1,536 | 64% | ← Shawarma to go | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 470 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 265 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 88 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 48 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 179 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 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 Shawarma to go 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 Shawarma to go, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13th Floor Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| 63 Degrees Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2022 |
| 01Adana Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| 320 Cale Off Licence & Post Office Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2017 |
| Academic Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Aberdeen Park Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
Questions about Shawarma to go
What is Shawarma to go's food hygiene rating?
Shawarma to go has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Islington Council on 8 October 2024.
Is Shawarma to go 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 Shawarma to go last inspected?
Shawarma to go was last inspected on 8 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Islington Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shawarma to go?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shawarma to go compare to other places in Islington?
64% of the 2,408 rated food businesses in Islington hold the top rating of 5, and Shawarma to go is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Islington Council inspects Shawarma to go 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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