Bay Leaf Tandoori food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Uttlesford
Bay Leaf Tandoori holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Bay Leaf Tandoori was inspected on 26 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 81B High Street, Dunmow, CM6 1AE
How it compares in Uttlesford
That puts Bay Leaf Tandoori among the 583 places in Uttlesford holding top marks, 90% 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 | 583 | 90% | ← Bay Leaf Tandoori | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 43 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 159 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 Very 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 Bay Leaf Tandoori 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 Bay Leaf Tandoori, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| CASA Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Dunmow Fish & Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Balti Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 28 January 2026 |
| Steeles Butchers Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 5 December 2025 |
| Dunmow Flames Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Edwards Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| One Stop Stores Retailers - other | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Bosphorus Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 41 yards away | 4 - Good | 18 June 2025 |
Questions about Bay Leaf Tandoori
What is Bay Leaf Tandoori's food hygiene rating?
Bay Leaf Tandoori has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Uttlesford Council on 26 May 2026.
Is Bay Leaf Tandoori 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bay Leaf Tandoori last inspected?
Bay Leaf Tandoori was last inspected on 26 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Uttlesford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bay Leaf Tandoori?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bay Leaf Tandoori compare to other places in Uttlesford?
90% of the 650 rated food businesses in Uttlesford hold the top rating of 5, and Bay Leaf Tandoori is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Uttlesford Council inspects Bay Leaf 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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