Shanaz Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lewes
Shanaz Restaurant holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 August 2024, 23 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: 83 High Street, Lewes, BN7 1XN
How it compares in Lewes
That puts Shanaz Restaurant among the 740 places in Lewes holding top marks, 85% 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 | 740 | 85% | ← Shanaz Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 89 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 90 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 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 Shanaz Restaurant 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 Shanaz Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cote Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Bonne Bouche Retailers - other | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Beckworths Retailers - other | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Lewes Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Caccia and Tails Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Feel Good Food Other catering premises | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
Questions about Shanaz Restaurant
What is Shanaz Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
Shanaz Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewes Council on 7 August 2024.
Is Shanaz Restaurant 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shanaz Restaurant last inspected?
Shanaz Restaurant was last inspected on 7 August 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lewes Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shanaz Restaurant?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shanaz Restaurant compare to other places in Lewes?
85% of the 870 rated food businesses in Lewes hold the top rating of 5, and Shanaz Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewes Council inspects Shanaz Restaurant 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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