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Shalimar Takeaway

Portsmouth

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 5 February 2025 by Portsmouth.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for Shalimar Takeaway, from October 2018 to February 2025. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 3 in 2018 to 3 in 2025.

0 1 2 3 4 5 11 Oct 2018: 3 out of 5 5 Feb 2025: 3 out of 5 Oct 2018 Feb 2025
Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of Shalimar Takeaway.
Food hygiene rating history for Shalimar Takeaway
Inspection date Rating Verdict
3 / 5 Generally satisfactory
3 / 5 Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

Shalimar Takeaway in Portsmouth has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

Shop,
239 London Road,
Portsmouth,
PO2 9HA
Shalimar Takeaway Hygiene Rating - 3/5

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for Shalimar Takeaway. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects Shalimar Takeaway?

Food hygiene at Shalimar Takeaway is inspected by Portsmouth, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.portsmouth.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about Shalimar Takeaway

What is Shalimar Takeaway’s food hygiene rating?
Shalimar Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 5 February 2025.
When was Shalimar Takeaway last inspected?
Shalimar Takeaway was last inspected by Portsmouth on 5 February 2025.
Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?
A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.
What do the food hygiene scores mean?
The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.

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