Curry India Tandoori food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Colchester
Curry India Tandoori holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 April 2025, 15 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: 119-121 Crouch Street West, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3HA
How it compares in Colchester
That puts Curry India Tandoori among the 1,191 places in Colchester holding top marks, 89% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,191 | 89% | ← Curry India Tandoori | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 82 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 296 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Curry India Tandoori, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Chef Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Beacon House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2023 |
| Bon Appetit Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Bull Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Church Street Tavern Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Chef Canton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Bella's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Chappells Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2022 |
Questions about Curry India Tandoori
What is Curry India Tandoori's food hygiene rating?
Curry India Tandoori has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 4 April 2025.
Is Curry India Tandoori safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Curry India Tandoori last inspected?
Curry India Tandoori was last inspected on 4 April 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Colchester Council rather than by the business.
How does Curry India Tandoori compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,335 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and Curry India Tandoori is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Curry India Tandoori 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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