Babylon/Smash in Crewe food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cheshire East
Babylon/Smash in Crewe 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 19 February 2026, 4 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: 61 Nantwich Road, Crewe, CW2 6AW
How it compares in Cheshire East
In Cheshire East, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Babylon/Smash in Crewe sits behind roughly 2,438 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,438 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 191 | 7% | ← Babylon/Smash in Crewe | |
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 361 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 Babylon/Smash in Crewe 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 Babylon/Smash in Crewe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chef Iszy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Cake Box Crewe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| British Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
| Get Smashed Takeaway/sandwich shop | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Full Bellies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Apos Kebabhouse Takeaway/sandwich shop | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| CW2 Burger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
Questions about Babylon/Smash in Crewe
What is Babylon/Smash in Crewe's food hygiene rating?
Babylon/Smash in Crewe has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cheshire East Council on 19 February 2026.
Is Babylon/Smash in Crewe 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 Babylon/Smash in Crewe last inspected?
Babylon/Smash in Crewe was last inspected on 19 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheshire East Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Babylon/Smash in Crewe?
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 Babylon/Smash in Crewe compare to other places in Cheshire East?
89% of the 2,733 rated food businesses in Cheshire East hold the top rating of 5, while Babylon/Smash in Crewe holds a 4. 191 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire East Council inspects Babylon/Smash in Crewe 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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