Surma Tandoori food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · North Devon
Surma Tandoori holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Surma Tandoori was inspected on 19 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: North Street, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1AJ
How it compares in North Devon
That puts Surma Tandoori among the 1,107 places in North Devon holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,107 | 84% | ← Surma Tandoori | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 150 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 Very 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 Surma Tandoori 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 Surma Tandoori, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| The Duck Dive Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2023 |
| Heartbreak Hotel Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2019 |
| Surf and Turf Fast Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| West Hill Nursery Pre-School Caring Premises | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2007 |
| Caen Community Primary School School/college/university | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Wild Thyme Juice Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| The Green Braunton Retailers - other | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
Questions about Surma Tandoori
What is Surma Tandoori's food hygiene rating?
Surma Tandoori has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 19 June 2026.
Is Surma Tandoori 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Surma Tandoori last inspected?
Surma Tandoori was last inspected on 19 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Surma Tandoori?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Surma Tandoori compare to other places in North Devon?
84% of the 1,317 rated food businesses in North Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Surma Tandoori is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Surma Tandoori 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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