The Gandhi Indian Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cornwall
The Gandhi Indian Takeaway holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the takeaway and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 18 December 2025, 6 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: Gandhi, City House, City Road, TR1 2JJ
How it compares in Cornwall
A 1 is rare: only 38 of 5,277 rated places in Cornwall score this low, about one in 139. By contrast 85% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,461 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 522 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ← The Gandhi Indian Takeaway | |
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 51 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 The Gandhi Indian Takeaway the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Gandhi Indian Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native Grain Retailers - other | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| On The Boards Pub/bar/nightclub | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Eastern Dragon Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Habaneros Burrito Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Crumbz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Piero's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Bread And Butter Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
Questions about The Gandhi Indian Takeaway
What is The Gandhi Indian Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
The Gandhi Indian Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Cornwall Council on 18 December 2025.
Is The Gandhi Indian Takeaway safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Gandhi Indian Takeaway last inspected?
The Gandhi Indian Takeaway was last inspected on 18 December 2025, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cornwall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Gandhi Indian Takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Gandhi Indian Takeaway compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, while The Gandhi Indian Takeaway holds a 1. 38 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects The Gandhi 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Cornwall, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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