Red Massala food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wiltshire
Red Massala holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 April 2025, 15 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: 60 Redland, Chippenham, SN14 0JB
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts Red Massala among the 2,382 places in Wiltshire holding top marks, 81% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,382 | 81% | ← Red Massala | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 330 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 172 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 1,266 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Red Massala 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 Red Massala, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee's Fish & Chips (Redland) Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Irie Flavas Other catering premises | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Redland County Primary School School/college/university | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| LIDL Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2022 |
| Aria Care - Ferfoot Care Home Caring Premises | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Pilgrims Friend Society Caring Premises | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Classic Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
Questions about Red Massala
What is Red Massala's food hygiene rating?
Red Massala has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 2 April 2025.
Is Red Massala safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Red Massala last inspected?
Red Massala was last inspected on 2 April 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wiltshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Red Massala?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Red Massala compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,943 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and Red Massala is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects Red Massala 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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