Thatcham Tandoori food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Berkshire
Thatcham Tandoori holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the restaurant that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 17 July 2025, 11 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: Unit 6 The Courtyard The Broadway, Thatcham, RG19 3HQ
How it compares in West Berkshire
A 2 is rare: only 12 of 1,090 rated places in West Berkshire score this low, about one in 91. By contrast 86% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 932 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 93 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ← Thatcham Tandoori | |
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 163 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 Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Thatcham Tandoori the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Thatcham Tandoori, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterplus at William House Caring Premises | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Kingsland Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Baguette de France Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2022 |
| Cook & Butcher Retailers - other | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| B D Crayden Retailers - other | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2021 |
| Burgers On The Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Kings Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
Questions about Thatcham Tandoori
What is Thatcham Tandoori's food hygiene rating?
Thatcham Tandoori has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by West Berkshire Council on 17 July 2025.
Is Thatcham Tandoori safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Thatcham Tandoori last inspected?
Thatcham Tandoori was last inspected on 17 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Berkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Thatcham Tandoori?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Thatcham Tandoori compare to other places in West Berkshire?
86% of the 1,090 rated food businesses in West Berkshire hold the top rating of 5, while Thatcham Tandoori holds a 2. 12 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects Thatcham Tandoori 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at West Berkshire, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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