Es kebab Charqual grill food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · North Hertfordshire
Es kebab Charqual grill holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The mobile caterer 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
The rating dates from 29 July 2025, 11 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: Unit 2 Orchard Road, Royston, SG8 5HD
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
In North Hertfordshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Es kebab Charqual grill sits behind roughly 944 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 789 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 155 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 5% | ← Es kebab Charqual grill | |
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 105 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 Es kebab Charqual 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 Es kebab Charqual grill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks And Spencer plc Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Sodexo Corporate Services Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Royston Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Costa Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Yo! Sushi Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Hotel Chocolat Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
Questions about Es kebab Charqual grill
What is Es kebab Charqual grill's food hygiene rating?
Es kebab Charqual grill has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 29 July 2025.
Is Es kebab Charqual grill safe to eat at?
A 3 means the mobile caterer 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 Es kebab Charqual grill last inspected?
Es kebab Charqual grill was last inspected on 29 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Es kebab Charqual grill?
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 Es kebab Charqual grill compare to other places in North Hertfordshire?
78% of the 1,015 rated food businesses in North Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Es kebab Charqual grill holds a 3. 48 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Es kebab Charqual 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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