Shawarma Grill food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Sunderland
Shawarma Grill 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 13 November 2024, 20 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: Shwarma Grill, 210 Chester Road, Sunderland, SR4 7HE
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts Shawarma Grill among the 1,634 places in Sunderland holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,634 | 84% | ← Shawarma Grill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 193 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 365 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 Grill 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 Grill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2020 |
| Avenues Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Afro-Naija Supermart Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Ashlea Lodge Res. Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Adda Sunderland Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Barnes Infant Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Barnes Junior Wraparound Care School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Argyle House School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
Questions about Shawarma Grill
What is Shawarma Grill's food hygiene rating?
Shawarma Grill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 13 November 2024.
Is Shawarma Grill 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 Grill last inspected?
Shawarma Grill was last inspected on 13 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sunderland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shawarma Grill?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Grill compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and Shawarma Grill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Shawarma Grill 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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