Desi Kitchen food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Newark and Sherwood
Desi Kitchen holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Desi Kitchen was inspected on 31 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 3% of rated food businesses in Newark and Sherwood score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Newark and Sherwood ratings →
Address: Unit 1, Rubys Avenue, Fernwood, NG24 3RQ
How this rating has changed
Desi Kitchen was re-inspected on 31 July 2026 and held its rating of 2.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 31 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 2 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Newark and Sherwood
A 2 is rare: only 19 of 1,054 rated places in Newark and Sherwood score this low, about one in 55. By contrast 86% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 907 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 85 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 2% | ← Desi Kitchen | |
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 97 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- 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 Desi Kitchen the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Desi Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fernwood Day Nursery Limited Caring Premises | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Chuter Ede Primary School Fernwood Annexe School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Greggs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Hotbox Gym & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Chesters Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Balderton Methodist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Balderton Pre School Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
Questions about Desi Kitchen
What is Desi Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Desi Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Newark and Sherwood Council on 31 July 2026.
Is Desi Kitchen safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Desi Kitchen last inspected?
Desi Kitchen was last inspected on 31 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newark and Sherwood Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Desi Kitchen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", 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 Desi Kitchen compare to other places in Newark and Sherwood?
86% of the 1,054 rated food businesses in Newark and Sherwood hold the top rating of 5, while Desi Kitchen holds a 2. 19 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newark and Sherwood Council inspects Desi Kitchen 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Newark and Sherwood, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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