Preem Indian Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Thurrock
Preem Indian Takeaway holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 18 February 2026, 4 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: Preem Tandoori And Balti, 1B Gloucester Avenue, East Tilbury, RM18 8RB
How it compares in Thurrock
A 2 is rare: only 10 of 1,164 rated places in Thurrock score this low, about one in 116. By contrast 71% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 831 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 227 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ← Preem Indian Takeaway | |
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 132 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- 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 Preem Indian Takeaway the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Preem Indian Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheers Food And Wine Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Essex Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2025 |
| George's Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2025 |
| Little Angels Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| East Tilbury Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 April 2025 |
| Linford Kebab & Burger Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2025 |
| Brewtea & The Feast Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 16 March 2024 |
Questions about Preem Indian Takeaway
What is Preem Indian Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Preem Indian Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Thurrock Council on 18 February 2026.
Is Preem Indian Takeaway safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Preem Indian Takeaway last inspected?
Preem Indian Takeaway was last inspected on 18 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Thurrock Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Preem Indian Takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", 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 Preem Indian Takeaway compare to other places in Thurrock?
71% of the 1,164 rated food businesses in Thurrock hold the top rating of 5, while Preem Indian Takeaway holds a 2. 10 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Thurrock Council inspects Preem Indian Takeaway 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Thurrock, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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