Indian Cottage food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Somerset
Indian Cottage 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 24 June 2025, 12 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: 53 High Street, Nailsea, BS48 1AW
How it compares in North Somerset
In North Somerset, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Indian Cottage sits behind roughly 1,162 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,162 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 292 | 19% | ← Indian Cottage | |
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 117 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Indian 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 Indian Cottage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coates House Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| White Truffle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Nailsea MicroPub Pub/bar/nightclub | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Original Factory Shop (The) Retailers - other | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Great Wall Takeaway/sandwich shop | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| A Better Weigh Retailers - other | 55 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 February 2024 |
| Ivy Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Downing's Pub/bar/nightclub | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
Questions about Indian Cottage
What is Indian Cottage's food hygiene rating?
Indian Cottage has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Somerset Council on 24 June 2025.
Is Indian Cottage 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 Indian Cottage last inspected?
Indian Cottage was last inspected on 24 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Indian Cottage?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Indian Cottage compare to other places in North Somerset?
75% of the 1,552 rated food businesses in North Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while Indian Cottage holds a 4. 292 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Somerset Council inspects Indian 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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