Woodford Tandoori Cottage food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · West Northamptonshire
Woodford Tandoori Cottage 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 5 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: 8-10 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 Woodford Tandoori Cottage 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% | ← Woodford Tandoori Cottage | |
| 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 Good
- 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 Woodford Tandoori Cottage 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 Woodford Tandoori Cottage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Meat Butchers And Greengrocers Retailers - other | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2022 |
| Indian Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 76 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 29 January 2025 |
| Over 55 Luncheon Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2019 |
| Hot Panda Takeaway/sandwich shop | 82 yards away | 4 - Good | 25 March 2026 |
| Marriott's Butchers Retailers - other | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2023 |
| Popsons Pharmacy Retailers - other | 116 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Village Centre Other catering premises | 192 yards away | Exempt | |
| Fresh Start Catering Woodford Halse School/college/university | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
Questions about Woodford Tandoori Cottage
What is Woodford Tandoori Cottage's food hygiene rating?
Woodford Tandoori Cottage has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 5 December 2024.
Is Woodford Tandoori Cottage 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 Woodford Tandoori Cottage last inspected?
Woodford Tandoori Cottage was last inspected on 5 December 2024, 19 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 Woodford Tandoori Cottage?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Woodford Tandoori Cottage 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 Woodford Tandoori Cottage holds a 3. 251 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Woodford Tandoori Cottage 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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