Taj The Grocer food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Crawley
Taj The Grocer holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 January 2026, 5 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: 12 Haslett Avenue West, Northgate, Crawley, RH10 1HS
How it compares in Crawley
That puts Taj The Grocer among the 743 places in Crawley 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 | 743 | 90% | ← Taj The Grocer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 61 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 131 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Taj The Grocer, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barakah Groceries Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Bodrum Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Chaiiwala Other catering premises | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Boots UK Retailers - other | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2023 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2022 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| Arabica Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
Questions about Taj The Grocer
What is Taj The Grocer's food hygiene rating?
Taj The Grocer has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Crawley Council on 14 January 2026.
Is Taj The Grocer 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Taj The Grocer last inspected?
Taj The Grocer was last inspected on 14 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Crawley Council rather than by the business.
How does Taj The Grocer compare to other places in Crawley?
90% of the 827 rated food businesses in Crawley hold the top rating of 5, and Taj The Grocer is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Crawley Council inspects Taj The Grocer 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
Taj The Grocer is one of 181 rated food businesses in Northgate. See every hygiene rating in Northgate →
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