The Indian Oven food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Richmond-Upon-Thames
The Indian Oven 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 2 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 216 Sandycombe Road, Richmond, TW9 2EQ
How it compares in Richmond-Upon-Thames
In Richmond-Upon-Thames, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so The Indian Oven sits behind roughly 1,011 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,011 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 239 | 17% | ← The Indian Oven | |
| 3 out of 5 | 105 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 162 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 The Indian Oven 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 The Indian Oven, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABC Daycare Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Bacco Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Bagels Already Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| All Bar One Richmond Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Accent Catering Services Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Accent Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Apples and Bees Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2023 |
Questions about The Indian Oven
What is The Indian Oven's food hygiene rating?
The Indian Oven has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Richmond-Upon-Thames Council on 2 March 2024.
Is The Indian Oven 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 The Indian Oven last inspected?
The Indian Oven was last inspected on 2 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Richmond-Upon-Thames Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Indian Oven?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Indian Oven compare to other places in Richmond-Upon-Thames?
73% of the 1,392 rated food businesses in Richmond-Upon-Thames hold the top rating of 5, while The Indian Oven holds a 4. 239 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Richmond-Upon-Thames Council inspects The Indian Oven 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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