Tanky's Burgers & Shakes food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Brent
Tanky's Burgers & Shakes 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
The rating dates from 9 October 2024, 21 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: 133 Cricklewood Broadway, London, NW2 3JG
How it compares in Brent
A 2 is rare: only 75 of 2,224 rated places in Brent score this low, about one in 30. By contrast 74% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,654 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 333 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 123 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ← Tanky's Burgers & Shakes | |
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 8 | <1% |
A further 264 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 Tanky's Burgers & Shakes the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. 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 Tanky's Burgers & Shakes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abyssinia Restaurant and Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Alhaji Suya Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Amouage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2017 |
| 3 Bees BBQ Mobile caterer | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Anson Primary School- Oasis Catering School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Abbey Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Ann's Community Shop Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Angie's Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2024 |
Questions about Tanky's Burgers & Shakes
What is Tanky's Burgers & Shakes's food hygiene rating?
Tanky's Burgers & Shakes has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Brent Council on 9 October 2024.
Is Tanky's Burgers & Shakes 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 Tanky's Burgers & Shakes last inspected?
Tanky's Burgers & Shakes was last inspected on 9 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Brent Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Tanky's Burgers & Shakes?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Tanky's Burgers & Shakes compare to other places in Brent?
74% of the 2,224 rated food businesses in Brent hold the top rating of 5, while Tanky's Burgers & Shakes holds a 2. 75 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Brent Council inspects Tanky's Burgers & Shakes 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 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 Brent, 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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