Chutney Massala food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Tameside
Chutney Massala 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 8 October 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: Chutney Masala The Square 1, Fir Tree Lane, Dukinfield, SK16 5FW
How it compares in Tameside
In Tameside, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Chutney Massala sits behind roughly 1,430 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,194 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 236 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 143 | 9% | ← Chutney Massala | |
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 41 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 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 Chutney 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 Chutney Massala, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astley Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2024 |
| Broadbent Fold Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Active Community Cafe At The Together Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2023 |
| Aldi Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| B V Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Bohemian Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Bridge Beers Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| 5 A Day Fruit And Veg Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
Questions about Chutney Massala
What is Chutney Massala's food hygiene rating?
Chutney Massala has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Tameside Council on 8 October 2025.
Is Chutney Massala 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 Chutney Massala last inspected?
Chutney Massala was last inspected on 8 October 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 Chutney Massala?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chutney Massala compare to other places in Tameside?
74% of the 1,622 rated food businesses in Tameside hold the top rating of 5, while Chutney Massala holds a 3. 143 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tameside Council inspects Chutney 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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