Slemani food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Newport
Slemani 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 7 January 2026, 6 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: Basement And Ground Floor, 38 Commercial Road, Newport, NP20 2PE
How it compares in Newport
In Newport, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Slemani sits behind roughly 903 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 903 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 173 | 15% | ← Slemani | |
| 3 out of 5 | 59 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 189 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 Slemani 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 Slemani, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chans Noodle Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Asia Halal Food Retailers - other | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2020 |
| Antalya Takeaway/sandwich shop | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Asda Cafe - Compass Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Asda Stores Ltd (Asda Newport Pillgwenlly) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Carrot Top Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2025 |
| Bragu Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Brew & Bites Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
Questions about Slemani
What is Slemani's food hygiene rating?
Slemani has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newport Council on 7 January 2026.
Is Slemani 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 Slemani last inspected?
Slemani was last inspected on 7 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newport Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Slemani?
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 Slemani compare to other places in Newport?
78% of the 1,157 rated food businesses in Newport hold the top rating of 5, while Slemani holds a 4. 173 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newport Council inspects Slemani 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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