63,029 businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.3/5.
There are 63,029 businesses classified as "Takeaway/sandwich shop" across the UK, inspected under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme. This category includes a wide range of establishments that share similar food handling characteristics and regulatory requirements.
The average food hygiene rating for takeaway/sandwich shop businesses is 4.3 out of 5. This is below the national average of 4.7/5, indicating that takeaway/sandwich shop businesses may face more hygiene challenges. Currently 61.0% of rated businesses in this category have the highest rating of 5 (Very Good).
Food hygiene standards can vary significantly between local authorities. The tables below show which councils have the best and worst average ratings for takeaway/sandwich shop businesses, helping you understand regional differences in food safety performance.
| Local Authority | Businesses | Avg Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Bassetlaw | 111 | 5.0/5 |
| Ipswich | 124 | 5.0/5 |
| Wrexham | 110 | 4.9/5 |
| Dorset | 288 | 4.9/5 |
| Forest of Dean | 56 | 4.9/5 |
| Thanet | 167 | 4.9/5 |
| Hartlepool | 115 | 4.9/5 |
| Adur | 54 | 4.8/5 |
| Castle Point | 72 | 4.8/5 |
| Gravesham | 92 | 4.8/5 |
| Local Authority | Businesses | Avg Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wigan | 351 | 3.6/5 |
| Newham | 366 | 3.6/5 |
| Hillingdon | 268 | 3.7/5 |
| Ealing | 264 | 3.7/5 |
| Blaenau Gwent | 83 | 3.8/5 |
| Walsall | 271 | 3.8/5 |
| Birmingham | 897 | 3.8/5 |
| Waltham Forest | 257 | 3.8/5 |
| Bolton | 340 | 3.8/5 |
| Liverpool | 491 | 3.9/5 |
The average food hygiene rating for takeaway/sandwich shop businesses in the UK is 4.3 out of 5. 61.0% have the highest rating of 5 (Very Good).
There are 63,029 businesses classified as "Takeaway/sandwich shop" in the UK food hygiene database, of which 52,297 have been rated under the FHRS.
The local authority with the highest average rating for takeaway/sandwich shop businesses is Bassetlaw with an average of 5.0/5.