Shanels sandwich bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Southwark
Shanels sandwich bar 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 5 March 2025, 16 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: 23, Dockhead, SE1 2BS
How it compares in Southwark
That puts Shanels sandwich bar among the 2,138 places in Southwark holding top marks, 72% 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 | 2,138 | 72% | ← Shanels sandwich bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 535 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 226 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 56 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 251 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 Shanels sandwich bar 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 Shanels sandwich bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 express Retailers - other | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Abbey local Retailers - other | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2021 |
| A & A Best Food Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| 13 acre orchard Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Accent catering ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| 14 Stories Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
Questions about Shanels sandwich bar
What is Shanels sandwich bar's food hygiene rating?
Shanels sandwich bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southwark Council on 5 March 2025.
Is Shanels sandwich bar 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 Shanels sandwich bar last inspected?
Shanels sandwich bar was last inspected on 5 March 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Southwark Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shanels sandwich bar?
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 Shanels sandwich bar compare to other places in Southwark?
72% of the 2,978 rated food businesses in Southwark hold the top rating of 5, and Shanels sandwich bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southwark Council inspects Shanels sandwich bar 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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