Hurst Cross Tandoori food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Tameside
Hurst Cross Tandoori holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 23 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: Hurst Cross Tandoori, 167 Queens Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 8EW
How it compares in Tameside
In Tameside, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Hurst Cross Tandoori sits behind roughly 1,195 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,195 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 237 | 15% | ← Hurst Cross Tandoori | |
| 3 out of 5 | 143 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 40 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 Good
- 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 Hurst Cross Tandoori 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 Hurst Cross Tandoori, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton United Football Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Amaani Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Broadoak & Smallshaw Community Centre Also T/A Willow Cafe Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Ashton-Under-Lyne Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| A & J News And Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Browtons Bar And Bottle Shop Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2024 |
| Arlies Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Ambrosial Bakery And Store Limited Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
Questions about Hurst Cross Tandoori
What is Hurst Cross Tandoori's food hygiene rating?
Hurst Cross Tandoori has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tameside Council on 23 September 2025.
Is Hurst Cross Tandoori 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hurst Cross Tandoori last inspected?
Hurst Cross Tandoori was last inspected on 23 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tameside Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hurst Cross Tandoori?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hurst Cross Tandoori compare to other places in Tameside?
74% of the 1,622 rated food businesses in Tameside hold the top rating of 5, while Hurst Cross Tandoori holds a 4. 237 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tameside Council inspects Hurst Cross 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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