The Indian food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cheshire West and Chester
The Indian 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
The rating dates from 22 April 2026, 2 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: 18-24 Chester Road, Northwich, CW8 1JB
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
That puts The Indian among the 2,139 places in Cheshire West and Chester holding top marks, 80% 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 | 2,139 | 80% | ← The Indian | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 308 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 145 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 37 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 309 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Indian, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Hill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Barton Day Nurseries Caring Premises | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Castle Private Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Happy House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2024 |
| C Stead Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2020 |
| Beagles Preschool Caring Premises | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Charles Darwin CP School School/college/university | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Firdale Day Service Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
Questions about The Indian
What is The Indian's food hygiene rating?
The Indian has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 22 April 2026.
Is The Indian 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 The Indian last inspected?
The Indian was last inspected on 22 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheshire West and Chester Council rather than by the business.
How does The Indian compare to other places in Cheshire West and Chester?
80% of the 2,664 rated food businesses in Cheshire West and Chester hold the top rating of 5, and The Indian is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects The Indian 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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The Indian is one of 494 rated food businesses in Northwich. See every hygiene rating in Northwich →
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