Salim's Takeaway food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Haringey
Salim's Takeaway holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the restaurant and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 12 February 2026, 4 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: 125 Turnpike Lane, Wood Green, London, N8 0DU
How it compares in Haringey
A 1 is rare: only 13 of 1,847 rated places in Haringey score this low, about one in 142. By contrast 79% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,453 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 245 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 95 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ← Salim's Takeaway | |
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 111 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 Major improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Salim's Takeaway the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. 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 Salim's Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agora Greek Bakery Retailers - other | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Ambala Sweet Centre Retailers - other | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Agora Greek Market Retailers - other | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2021 |
| 1 to 3 Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| 12th St Burger - Dynamite Wings Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Allday Express Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Accent Catering Services Ltd @ School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| 12th Street Burgers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
Questions about Salim's Takeaway
What is Salim's Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Salim's Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Haringey Council on 12 February 2026.
Is Salim's Takeaway safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant 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 Salim's Takeaway last inspected?
Salim's Takeaway was last inspected on 12 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Haringey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Salim's Takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Salim's Takeaway compare to other places in Haringey?
79% of the 1,847 rated food businesses in Haringey hold the top rating of 5, while Salim's Takeaway holds a 1. 13 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Haringey Council inspects Salim's Takeaway 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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A rating of 1 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 Haringey, 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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