The Shama food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Leeds
The Shama holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 20 February 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: 37 Lowtown, Pudsey, Leeds, LS28 7DF
How it compares in Leeds
In Leeds, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so The Shama sits behind roughly 4,253 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,253 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,107 | 19% | ← The Shama | |
| 3 out of 5 | 229 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,710 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Shama 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 The Shama, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bojangles Pub/bar/nightclub | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2014 |
| Blake Henrys Family Butchers Retailers - other | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| Acacia Court - HC-One Caring Premises | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Busy Bees At Leeds Pudsey Lowtown Caring Premises | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Bean & Gone Espresso Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Altered Image Gymnasium Retailers - other | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2022 |
| B And M Bargains Retailers - other | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2015 |
| Airedale Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
Questions about The Shama
What is The Shama's food hygiene rating?
The Shama has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Leeds Council on 20 February 2025.
Is The Shama 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Shama last inspected?
The Shama was last inspected on 20 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Leeds Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Shama?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Shama compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, while The Shama holds a 4. 1,107 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects The Shama 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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