Indian Chef food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · West Northamptonshire
Indian Chef 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 29 January 2025, 17 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: 28 Station Road, Woodford Halse, West Northamptonshire, NN11 3RB
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
In West Northamptonshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Indian Chef sits behind roughly 2,942 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,565 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 377 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ← Indian Chef | |
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 9 | <1% |
A further 772 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 Indian Chef 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 Indian Chef, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Panda Takeaway/sandwich shop | 6 yards away | 4 - Good | 25 March 2026 |
| Marriott's Butchers Retailers - other | 11 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2023 |
| Village Meat Butchers And Greengrocers Retailers - other | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2022 |
| Over 55 Luncheon Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2019 |
| Popsons Pharmacy Retailers - other | 40 yards away | Exempt | |
| Woodford Tandoori Cottage Takeaway/sandwich shop | 76 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 5 December 2024 |
| The Village Centre Other catering premises | 261 yards away | Exempt | |
| Fresh Start Catering Woodford Halse School/college/university | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
Questions about Indian Chef
What is Indian Chef's food hygiene rating?
Indian Chef has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 29 January 2025.
Is Indian Chef 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 Indian Chef last inspected?
Indian Chef was last inspected on 29 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Indian Chef?
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 Indian Chef compare to other places in West Northamptonshire?
78% of the 3,285 rated food businesses in West Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, while Indian Chef holds a 3. 251 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Indian Chef 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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