Taste of India food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
Taste of India holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 20 Louisa Terrace, St Helen Auckland, DL14 9BP
How it compares in Durham
That puts Taste of India among the 3,087 places in Durham holding top marks, 75% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,087 | 75% | ← Taste of India | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 683 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 512 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- 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 Taste of India 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 Taste of India, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marton Care Homes - St Helens Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Marks and Spencer Simply Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| McDonalds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| March Hare Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Go Local Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 December 2022 |
| Food Warehouse Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
Questions about Taste of India
What is Taste of India's food hygiene rating?
Taste of India has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 2 December 2024.
Is Taste of India safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Taste of India last inspected?
Taste of India was last inspected on 2 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Taste of India?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Taste of India compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Taste of India is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Taste of India 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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Understanding this rating
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