India Gate food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Babergh
India Gate 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 28 January 2026, 5 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 1, Laburnum Close, Pinewood, IP8 3SL
How it compares in Babergh
In Babergh, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so India Gate sits behind roughly 696 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 696 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 8% | ← India Gate | |
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 73 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 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 India Gate 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 India Gate, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Foodstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| C & P Sales Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2017 |
| Cafe Chantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Asterbury Place Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Buttons and Bows Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2023 |
| Busy Bees at Ipswich Pinewood Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
Questions about India Gate
What is India Gate's food hygiene rating?
India Gate has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Babergh Council on 28 January 2026.
Is India Gate 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 India Gate last inspected?
India Gate was last inspected on 28 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Babergh Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at India Gate?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does India Gate compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 806 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, while India Gate holds a 4. 66 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects India Gate 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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India Gate is one of 18 rated food businesses in Pinewood. See every hygiene rating in Pinewood →
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