A takeaway in Crewe has been hit with a one-star food hygiene rating, according to a recent Food Standard Agency (FSA) report.

The FSA Food Hygiene Rating Scheme is aimed at helping people choose where to eat out or shop for food.

This scheme is in partnership with local authorities in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

A one-star hygiene rating means 'major improvement is necessary' for the business (FSA).

It gives businesses a rating from zero to five, displayed at their premises and online.

A one-star hygiene rating means "major improvement is necessary" for the business.

All information was taken from the Food Standard Agency website as of Wednesday 23 April:

• Babylon/Smash in Crewe - 61 Nantwich Road - One Star - (12 March, 2025)

Babylon/Smash in Crewe, Nantwich Road, was rated one-star for food hygiene on 12 March (Babylon).

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A food safety officer from Cheshire East Council inspected the Crewe takeaway to check they were following food hygiene law and ensuring the food sold was safe to eat.

At all inspections, the officer checked the following three elements: 

• Hygienic food handling - generally satisfactory (three-star)
• Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building – good (three-star)
• Management of food safety - major improvement necessary (one-star)

Babylon/Smash in Crewe was rated one-star based on their management of food safety.

It was deemed their hygienic food handling was 'generally satisfactory,' along with their cleanliness and condition of the facilities and building;

Crewe Nub News has contacted the takeaway for comment.

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