Taste Of India Southwell food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newark and Sherwood
Taste Of India Southwell holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 31 January 2025, 19 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.
94% of rated food businesses in Newark and Sherwood score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Newark and Sherwood ratings →
Address: 26 Westgate, Southwell, NG25 0JH
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How it compares in Newark and Sherwood
In Newark and Sherwood, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Taste Of India Southwell sits behind roughly 907 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 907 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 85 | 8% | ← Taste Of India Southwell | |
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 97 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 Taste Of India Southwell 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 Taste Of India Southwell, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Reindeer Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Little Brunette Bakery Ltd Retailers - other | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Southwell Baptist Church Other catering premises | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| One Westgate Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2026 |
| Bamboo Garden Chinese Resturant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Scoozi Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| The Old Vicarage Boutique Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Oak Restaurant At The Saracens Head Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 307 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 14 November 2024 |
Questions about Taste Of India Southwell
What is Taste Of India Southwell's food hygiene rating?
Taste Of India Southwell has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newark and Sherwood Council on 31 January 2025.
Is Taste Of India Southwell 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Taste Of India Southwell last inspected?
Taste Of India Southwell was last inspected on 31 January 2025, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newark and Sherwood Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Taste Of India Southwell?
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 Taste Of India Southwell compare to other places in Newark and Sherwood?
86% of the 1,054 rated food businesses in Newark and Sherwood hold the top rating of 5, while Taste Of India Southwell holds a 4. 85 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newark and Sherwood Council inspects Taste Of India Southwell 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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