Karahi Master (SOT) Ltd/18th Street/Chef A J food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Stoke-On-Trent
Karahi Master (SOT) Ltd/18th Street/Chef A J 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 30 March 2026, 3 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: 41 Stoke Road, Shelton, ST4 2QW
How it compares in Stoke-On-Trent
In Stoke-On-Trent, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Karahi Master (SOT) Ltd/18th Street/Chef A J sits behind roughly 1,486 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,486 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 244 | 13% | ← Karahi Master (SOT) Ltd/18th Street/Chef A J | |
| 3 out of 5 | 112 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 391 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 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 Karahi Master (SOT) Ltd/18th Street/Chef A J 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 Karahi Master (SOT) Ltd/18th Street/Chef A J, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Stoke Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| AMT Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| 2/4 Richmond Terrace Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2017 |
| B Boyz Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Adullam Lifehouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Baraka Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 April 2022 |
| Asha North Staffordshire Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| BBoyz/Bru Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
Questions about Karahi Master (SOT) Ltd/18th Street/Chef A J
What is Karahi Master (SOT) Ltd/18th Street/Chef A J's food hygiene rating?
Karahi Master (SOT) Ltd/18th Street/Chef A J has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stoke-On-Trent Council on 30 March 2026.
Is Karahi Master (SOT) Ltd/18th Street/Chef A J 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 Karahi Master (SOT) Ltd/18th Street/Chef A J last inspected?
Karahi Master (SOT) Ltd/18th Street/Chef A J was last inspected on 30 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stoke-On-Trent Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Karahi Master (SOT) Ltd/18th Street/Chef A J?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Karahi Master (SOT) Ltd/18th Street/Chef A J compare to other places in Stoke-On-Trent?
78% of the 1,895 rated food businesses in Stoke-On-Trent hold the top rating of 5, while Karahi Master (SOT) Ltd/18th Street/Chef A J holds a 4. 244 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stoke-On-Trent Council inspects Karahi Master (SOT) Ltd/18th Street/Chef A J 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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