Shakes 2 Go food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cheltenham
Shakes 2 Go 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 9 May 2017, more than 9 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: 9 Grosvenor Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 2SQ
How it compares in Cheltenham
In Cheltenham, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Shakes 2 Go sits behind roughly 909 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 909 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 88 | 9% | ← Shakes 2 Go | |
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 59 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 Very 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 Shakes 2 Go 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 Shakes 2 Go, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Gold Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Bentleys Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2024 |
| Cambray Baptist Church Other catering premises | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Art Union Retailers - other | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2024 |
| Auntie Annes Retailers - other | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Art Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Alfonso Gelateria Cheltenham Retailers - other | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Bao+bbq Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
Questions about Shakes 2 Go
What is Shakes 2 Go's food hygiene rating?
Shakes 2 Go has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cheltenham Council on 9 May 2017.
Is Shakes 2 Go 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 Shakes 2 Go last inspected?
Shakes 2 Go was last inspected on 9 May 2017, more than 9 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheltenham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shakes 2 Go?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Shakes 2 Go compare to other places in Cheltenham?
89% of the 1,019 rated food businesses in Cheltenham hold the top rating of 5, while Shakes 2 Go holds a 4. 88 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cheltenham Council inspects Shakes 2 Go 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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