Sonali Indian Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Colchester
Sonali Indian Takeaway holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 9 September 2025, 10 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: Sonali Indian Take Away, 22 East Hill, Colchester, CO1 2QX
How it compares in Colchester
In Colchester, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Sonali Indian Takeaway sits behind roughly 1,200 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,200 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 83 | 6% | ← Sonali Indian Takeaway | |
| 3 out of 5 | 50 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 302 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Sonali Indian Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angelina's Day Care Caring Premises | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Ant and Chid Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Aldi Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Bridgeway Ministry Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Aburi Japanese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Choice Foods Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2024 |
| ABI Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Cafe & Ice cream Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
Questions about Sonali Indian Takeaway
What is Sonali Indian Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Sonali Indian Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Colchester Council on 9 September 2025.
Is Sonali Indian Takeaway safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sonali Indian Takeaway last inspected?
Sonali Indian Takeaway was last inspected on 9 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Colchester Council rather than by the business.
How does Sonali Indian Takeaway compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,349 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, while Sonali Indian Takeaway holds a 4. 83 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Sonali 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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