Shahins Indian food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Buckinghamshire
Shahins Indian holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the restaurant that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Shahins Indian was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 9 Nightingales Corner, Little Chalfont, Buckinghamshire, HP7 9PZ
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
A 2 is rare: only 42 of 4,001 rated places in Buckinghamshire score this low, about one in 95. By contrast 81% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,226 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ← Shahins Indian | |
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 615 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 Shahins Indian 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 Shahins Indian, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2023 |
| Filippetto's Retailers - other | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Haranies Food & Wine Retailers - other | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2018 |
| Imapct Food Group at Dr Challoners School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Avenue Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Bojangles Creative Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2018 |
| Chartwells at Little Chalfont Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Ego @ The Pomeroy Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
Questions about Shahins Indian
What is Shahins Indian's food hygiene rating?
Shahins Indian has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 20 May 2026.
Is Shahins Indian safe to eat at?
A 2 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 Shahins Indian last inspected?
Shahins Indian was last inspected on 20 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Buckinghamshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shahins Indian?
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 Shahins Indian compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, while Shahins Indian holds a 2. 42 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Shahins Indian 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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Is this your business?
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 Buckinghamshire, 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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