The Royal Tandoori food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Stroud
The Royal Tandoori holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the takeaway and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: The Royal Tandoori was inspected on 14 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 2% of rated food businesses in Stroud score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Stroud ratings →
Address: 17 Canonbury Street, Berkeley, Gloucestershire, GL13 9BE
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How this rating has changed
The Royal Tandoori has gone backwards: it held a 5 before its inspection on 14 July 2026, and now holds a 1. A rating of 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 14 July 2026 | 5 1 | Worse |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Stroud
A 1 is rare: only 6 of 988 rated places in Stroud score this low, about one in 165. By contrast 81% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 803 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 111 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 55 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ← The Royal Tandoori | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 86 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 The Royal Tandoori the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and confidence in management. 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 The Royal Tandoori, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hoo Wah Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Canonbury Residential Home Caring Premises | at this address | 4 - Good | 4 November 2025 |
| Berkeley Arms Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Berkeley Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 66 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 April 2025 |
| The Berkeley Bakery LTD Retailers - other | 101 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 29 September 2025 |
| Ye Olde Shoppe Retailers - other | 115 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 5 March 2026 |
| The Perfect Blend Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Berkeley Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
Questions about The Royal Tandoori
What is The Royal Tandoori's food hygiene rating?
The Royal Tandoori has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Stroud Council on 14 July 2026.
Is The Royal Tandoori safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway 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 The Royal Tandoori last inspected?
The Royal Tandoori was last inspected on 14 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stroud Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Royal Tandoori?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Royal Tandoori compare to other places in Stroud?
81% of the 988 rated food businesses in Stroud hold the top rating of 5, while The Royal Tandoori holds a 1. 6 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stroud Council inspects The Royal 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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A rating of 1 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 Stroud, 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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