QL Tandoori LTD food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Tyneside
QL Tandoori LTD holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 30 September 2025, 9 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: Quarry Lane Tandoori, 142 Quarry Lane, South Shields, NE34 7RD
How it compares in South Tyneside
In South Tyneside, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so QL Tandoori LTD sits behind roughly 885 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 721 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 7% | ← QL Tandoori LTD | |
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 63 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 QL Tandoori LTD 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 QL Tandoori LTD, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carden Avenue Convenience Store Retailers - other | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2017 |
| Cleadon Tower Nursery School Caring Premises | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Caffe Di Bella Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Bargain Booze Select Convenience Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Caffe Mio Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Cleadon Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2023 |
| CAF8 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 December 2025 |
| Billy's Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
Questions about QL Tandoori LTD
What is QL Tandoori LTD's food hygiene rating?
QL Tandoori LTD has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by South Tyneside Council on 30 September 2025.
Is QL Tandoori LTD safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was QL Tandoori LTD last inspected?
QL Tandoori LTD was last inspected on 30 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Tyneside Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at QL Tandoori LTD?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does QL Tandoori LTD compare to other places in South Tyneside?
74% of the 975 rated food businesses in South Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, while QL Tandoori LTD holds a 3. 65 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Tyneside Council inspects QL Tandoori LTD 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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