Masala Dhaba food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Breckland
Masala Dhaba 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 6 February 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: 5 Quebec Street, Dereham, NR19 2DJ
How it compares in Breckland
In Breckland, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Masala Dhaba sits behind roughly 1,115 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,014 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 101 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 4% | ← Masala Dhaba | |
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 77 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 Masala Dhaba 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 Masala Dhaba, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Burger Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Arnie's Pub/bar/nightclub | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Hong Kong city Takeaway/sandwich shop | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Norfolk Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Dereham News Retailers - other | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| Subway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Red Lion Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Flour and Bean Retailers - other | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
Questions about Masala Dhaba
What is Masala Dhaba's food hygiene rating?
Masala Dhaba has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Breckland Council on 6 February 2025.
Is Masala Dhaba 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 Masala Dhaba last inspected?
Masala Dhaba was last inspected on 6 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Breckland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Masala Dhaba?
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 Masala Dhaba compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, while Masala Dhaba holds a 3. 47 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects Masala Dhaba 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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