Garam Masala food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Nottingham City
Garam Masala 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 1 October 2025, 9 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: 78 Radford Road, NG7 5FT
How it compares in Nottingham City
That puts Garam Masala among the 2,403 places in Nottingham City holding top marks, 90% 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 | 2,403 | 90% | ← Garam Masala | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 167 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 29 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 352 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 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 Garam Masala 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 Garam Masala, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afghan Restaurant Takeaway/sandwich shop | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| A Star Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Ali's Fruit And Veg Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2024 |
| A K Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Afrah Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| Anatolian Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2021 |
Questions about Garam Masala
What is Garam Masala's food hygiene rating?
Garam Masala has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Nottingham City Council on 1 October 2025.
Is Garam Masala 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 Garam Masala last inspected?
Garam Masala was last inspected on 1 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Nottingham City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Garam Masala?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Garam Masala compare to other places in Nottingham City?
90% of the 2,671 rated food businesses in Nottingham City hold the top rating of 5, and Garam Masala is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Nottingham City Council inspects Garam Masala 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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