British Raj food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Tameside
British Raj holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 10 September 2025, 10 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: British Raj, 36 Market Street, Stalybridge, SK15 2AJ
How it compares in Tameside
In Tameside, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so British Raj sits behind roughly 1,430 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,194 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 236 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 143 | 9% | ← British Raj | |
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 41 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 British Raj 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 British Raj, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belinda's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Cafe Continental Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Abbraccio Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Asda Express At ESSO Service Station Stalybridge Retailers - other | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Boults Butchers Retailers - other | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| 5 A Day Fruit And Veg Retailers - other | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Bridge Beers Pub/bar/nightclub | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
Questions about British Raj
What is British Raj's food hygiene rating?
British Raj has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Tameside Council on 10 September 2025.
Is British Raj safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was British Raj last inspected?
British Raj was last inspected on 10 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tameside Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at British Raj?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 British Raj compare to other places in Tameside?
74% of the 1,622 rated food businesses in Tameside hold the top rating of 5, while British Raj holds a 3. 143 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tameside Council inspects British Raj 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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British Raj is one of 183 rated food businesses in Stalybridge. See every hygiene rating in Stalybridge →
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