Al-Amin Tandoori Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Kingston-Upon-Thames
Al-Amin Tandoori Takeaway holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 14 March 2026, 3 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: 11 Cambridge Road, Kingston Upon Thames, KT1 3NG
How it compares in Kingston-Upon-Thames
In Kingston-Upon-Thames, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Al-Amin Tandoori Takeaway sits behind roughly 940 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 940 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 191 | 15% | ← Al-Amin Tandoori Takeaway | |
| 3 out of 5 | 101 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 143 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 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 Al-Amin Tandoori Takeaway 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 Al-Amin Tandoori Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24.08.2024Ramos Turkish Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Asda Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Bright Horizons Family Solutions Caring Premises | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| Atari-Ya Foods Retailers - other | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| BM Superstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2024 |
| Bright Horizons At Elm Grove Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Bonnie Rogues Pub - Kingston Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Biryani Guys Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
Questions about Al-Amin Tandoori Takeaway
What is Al-Amin Tandoori Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Al-Amin Tandoori Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Kingston-Upon-Thames Council on 14 March 2026.
Is Al-Amin Tandoori Takeaway safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Al-Amin Tandoori Takeaway last inspected?
Al-Amin Tandoori Takeaway was last inspected on 14 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Kingston-Upon-Thames Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Al-Amin Tandoori Takeaway?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Al-Amin Tandoori Takeaway compare to other places in Kingston-Upon-Thames?
74% of the 1,274 rated food businesses in Kingston-Upon-Thames hold the top rating of 5, while Al-Amin Tandoori Takeaway holds a 4. 191 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Kingston-Upon-Thames Council inspects Al-Amin Tandoori Takeaway 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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