Taj Mahal food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · East Lindsey
Taj Mahal holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 8 October 2025, 9 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: Taj Mahal Indian Takeaway, High Street, Ingoldmells Skegness, PE25 1NS
How it compares in East Lindsey
In East Lindsey, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Taj Mahal sits behind roughly 2,060 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,920 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 140 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 81 | 4% | ← Taj Mahal | |
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 93 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Taj Mahal 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 Taj Mahal, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2023 |
| Cooplands Takeaway/sandwich shop | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Greenacres Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2019 |
| Cashcade Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Angie's Ices Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Big Save Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Crazy Cuts (Kingfisher Supermarket) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Chunky Chip Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
Questions about Taj Mahal
What is Taj Mahal's food hygiene rating?
Taj Mahal has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by East Lindsey Council on 8 October 2025.
Is Taj Mahal safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Taj Mahal last inspected?
Taj Mahal was last inspected on 8 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Lindsey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Taj Mahal?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Taj Mahal compare to other places in East Lindsey?
89% of the 2,162 rated food businesses in East Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, while Taj Mahal holds a 3. 81 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects Taj Mahal 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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