Shikha Indian Takeaway food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Epping Forest
Shikha Indian Takeaway holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 5 December 2024, 19 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: 3 Evelyn House, 164 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5BD
How it compares in Epping Forest
In Epping Forest, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Shikha Indian Takeaway sits behind roughly 760 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 760 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 96 | 11% | ← Shikha Indian Takeaway | |
| 3 out of 5 | 36 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 148 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 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 Shikha Indian Takeaway 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 Shikha Indian Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckhurst Hill Convenience Store & Post Retailers - other | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Bedford House Community Association Caring Premises | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Aroma Brazilian Food Other catering premises | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Alecco Bar & Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Buckhurst Hill Sports and Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Asvacare Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Buckhurst Hill Bowling & Lawn Tennis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Buckhurst Hill County Primary School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
Questions about Shikha Indian Takeaway
What is Shikha Indian Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Shikha Indian Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Epping Forest Council on 5 December 2024.
Is Shikha Indian Takeaway safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shikha Indian Takeaway last inspected?
Shikha Indian Takeaway was last inspected on 5 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Epping Forest Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shikha Indian Takeaway?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shikha Indian Takeaway compare to other places in Epping Forest?
84% of the 910 rated food businesses in Epping Forest hold the top rating of 5, while Shikha Indian Takeaway holds a 4. 96 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Epping Forest Council inspects Shikha Indian 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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