Sherborne Kebab House (Kebab and Pizza) food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Dorset
Sherborne Kebab House (Kebab and Pizza) 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 7 April 2021, more than 5 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: 6 Coldharbour, Sherborne, DT9 4HA
How it compares in Dorset
In Dorset, 95% of rated places manage a 5, so Sherborne Kebab House (Kebab and Pizza) sits behind roughly 3,808 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,808 | 95% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 3% | ← Sherborne Kebab House (Kebab and Pizza) | |
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,119 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Sherborne Kebab House (Kebab and Pizza) 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 Sherborne Kebab House (Kebab and Pizza), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeyfield House Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Cinnamons Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Mandarin House Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Family Kebab and Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Abbey View Caring Premises | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| The Sherborne Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| The George Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| The Green Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
Questions about Sherborne Kebab House (Kebab and Pizza)
What is Sherborne Kebab House (Kebab and Pizza)'s food hygiene rating?
Sherborne Kebab House (Kebab and Pizza) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dorset Council on 7 April 2021.
Is Sherborne Kebab House (Kebab and Pizza) 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 Sherborne Kebab House (Kebab and Pizza) last inspected?
Sherborne Kebab House (Kebab and Pizza) was last inspected on 7 April 2021, more than 5 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sherborne Kebab House (Kebab and Pizza)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sherborne Kebab House (Kebab and Pizza) compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, while Sherborne Kebab House (Kebab and Pizza) holds a 4. 139 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Sherborne Kebab House (Kebab and Pizza) 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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