Sherif Kebab House food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Newcastle-Under-Lyme
Sherif Kebab House holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This is a fresh result: Sherif Kebab House was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Unit 8 Berkeley Court, Borough Road, Newcastle under Lyme, ST5 1TT
How it compares in Newcastle-Under-Lyme
In Newcastle-Under-Lyme, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Sherif Kebab House sits behind roughly 849 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 779 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 3% | ← Sherif Kebab House | |
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 85 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Sherif 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 Sherif Kebab House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basmati Other catering premises | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Belle A Pepe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2026 |
| Abdullah Abbas Retailers - other | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Anasma Greek Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Amanda Copeland Hair and Beauty Retailers - other | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Boba Trent Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Black Friar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Art of Siam Restaurant Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
Questions about Sherif Kebab House
What is Sherif Kebab House's food hygiene rating?
Sherif Kebab House has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council on 19 May 2026.
Is Sherif Kebab House safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Sherif Kebab House last inspected?
Sherif Kebab House was last inspected on 19 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sherif Kebab House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Sherif Kebab House compare to other places in Newcastle-Under-Lyme?
87% of the 894 rated food businesses in Newcastle-Under-Lyme hold the top rating of 5, while Sherif Kebab House holds a 3. 26 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council inspects Sherif 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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