Rated 0/5 — Urgent improvement necessary
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Browse food safety coursesLast inspected
30 March 2026
Business type
Takeaway/sandwich shop
Local authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Scheme
FHRS (England, Wales & NI)
80 Northgate Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2HT
Each area is scored from 0 (best) to 25 or 30. A lower number means a better result.
Chester shawarma was most recently inspected on 30 March 2026 and received a rating of 0 out of 5 (Urgent improvement necessary).
The inspection assessed three areas: hygiene practices scored 20 out of 25, structural compliance scored 15 out of 25, and food safety management scored 20 out of 30. Each area is scored from 0 (best) to 25 or 30 — a lower number means a better result.
This rating reflects conditions found at the time of the last inspection.
A rating of 0 (Urgent improvement necessary) is the FSA's lowest rating, indicating serious concerns were found during the inspection. The local authority will have taken steps with the business to address these. This rating may not reflect the business's current standards, particularly if the inspection took place some time ago. Ratings are updated following reinspection.
Food hygiene inspections cover three areas: how food is handled and prepared (hygiene), the physical condition of the premises (structural), and how well food safety is managed and documented (confidence in management). Each is scored independently. Learn more about 0-star ratings →
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5 May 2026
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