Thariks Tandoori Indian Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Devon
Thariks Tandoori Indian Restaurant holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 6 March 2026, 4 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: 67 West Street, Tavistock, PL19 8AJ
How it compares in West Devon
In West Devon, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Thariks Tandoori Indian Restaurant sits behind roughly 456 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 456 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 71 | 13% | ← Thariks Tandoori Indian Restaurant | |
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 81 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Thariks Tandoori Indian Restaurant 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 Thariks Tandoori Indian Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Goose Caring Premises | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Tavi Best Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Jack Chams Pub/bar/nightclub | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Mickey's Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| The Cornish Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Roots and Vines Retailers - other | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2025 |
| Tavistock Methodist Church Other catering premises | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Lynn's American Diner Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
Questions about Thariks Tandoori Indian Restaurant
What is Thariks Tandoori Indian Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
Thariks Tandoori Indian Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Devon Council on 6 March 2026.
Is Thariks Tandoori Indian Restaurant 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Thariks Tandoori Indian Restaurant last inspected?
Thariks Tandoori Indian Restaurant was last inspected on 6 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Thariks Tandoori Indian Restaurant?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Thariks Tandoori Indian Restaurant compare to other places in West Devon?
83% of the 548 rated food businesses in West Devon hold the top rating of 5, while Thariks Tandoori Indian Restaurant holds a 4. 71 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Devon Council inspects Thariks Tandoori Indian Restaurant 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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