Raj Massala food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Tendring
Raj Massala holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 December 2025, 6 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: 33 Tower Street, Brightlingsea, Colchester, CO7 0AL
How it compares in Tendring
That puts Raj Massala among the 775 places in Tendring holding top marks, 67% 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 | 775 | 67% | ← Raj Massala | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 221 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 105 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 32 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 124 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 Raj Massala 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 Raj Massala, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masonic Hall Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2017 |
| Royal British Legion Pub/bar/nightclub | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| The Good Love Takeaway/sandwich shop | 86 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bumbles Greengrocers Retailers - other | 94 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 July 2025 |
| Mughal Express Brightlingsea Takeaway/sandwich shop | 122 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 July 2025 |
| The Cottage Caring Premises | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2022 |
| Star Fast Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Winkies Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
Questions about Raj Massala
What is Raj Massala's food hygiene rating?
Raj Massala has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tendring Council on 16 December 2025.
Is Raj Massala 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Raj Massala last inspected?
Raj Massala was last inspected on 16 December 2025, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tendring Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Raj Massala?
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 Raj Massala compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, and Raj Massala is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects Raj Massala 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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