Babylon Shawarma food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wiltshire
Babylon Shawarma 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 21 June 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: 72 New Canal, Salisbury, SP1 2AQ
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts Babylon Shawarma among the 2,380 places in Wiltshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 2,380 | 81% | ← Babylon Shawarma | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 335 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 174 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 1,252 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 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 Babylon Shawarma 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 Shawarma, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicktales Ltd. Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Holland & Barrett Retailers - other | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 December 2024 |
| Cupp Bubble Tea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Boston Tea Party Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Haunch of Venison Pub/bar/nightclub | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2023 |
| Cornish Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Kings Head Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
Questions about Babylon Shawarma
What is Babylon Shawarma's food hygiene rating?
Babylon Shawarma has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 21 June 2024.
Is Babylon Shawarma 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 Babylon Shawarma last inspected?
Babylon Shawarma was last inspected on 21 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wiltshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Babylon Shawarma?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Babylon Shawarma compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,950 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and Babylon Shawarma is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects Babylon Shawarma 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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