Crystal Kebabs food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Somerset
Crystal Kebabs holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 44 Station Road, Taunton, TA1 1NS
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Crystal Kebabs among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 88% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,825 | 88% | ← Crystal Kebabs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 93 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 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 Very good
- 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 Crystal Kebabs 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 Crystal Kebabs, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Needs Food & Wine Retailers - other | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Efes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| CA in Banat Retailers - other | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Bare Grills Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Fireaway Pizza (also t/a Southern Lovin’ Cooking & Wing Avenue ) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 December 2025 |
| Brewhouse Theatre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Centenary Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
Questions about Crystal Kebabs
What is Crystal Kebabs's food hygiene rating?
Crystal Kebabs has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 15 May 2024.
Is Crystal Kebabs safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Crystal Kebabs last inspected?
Crystal Kebabs was last inspected on 15 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Crystal Kebabs?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Crystal Kebabs compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Crystal Kebabs is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Crystal Kebabs 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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