Masala Indian Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Swale
Masala Indian Takeaway 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 9 February 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
95% of rated food businesses in Swale score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Swale ratings →
Address: 38 High Street, Newington, Kent, ME9 7JL
How it compares in Swale
That puts Masala Indian Takeaway among the 1,008 places in Swale holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,008 | 84% | ← Masala Indian Takeaway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 136 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 40 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 35 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Masala Indian Takeaway 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 Masala Indian Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink At Newington C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Insight Specialist Behavioural Service Ltd Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2021 |
| Icon Catering Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
Questions about Masala Indian Takeaway
What is Masala Indian Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Masala Indian Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swale Council on 9 February 2025.
Is Masala Indian Takeaway 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 Masala Indian Takeaway last inspected?
Masala Indian Takeaway was last inspected on 9 February 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Masala Indian Takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Masala Indian Takeaway compare to other places in Swale?
84% of the 1,199 rated food businesses in Swale hold the top rating of 5, and Masala Indian Takeaway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swale Council inspects Masala Indian Takeaway 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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