New Delhi food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Thurrock
New Delhi holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the restaurant and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: New Delhi was inspected on 2 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 2% of rated food businesses in Thurrock score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Thurrock ratings →
Address: New Delhi Restaurant, 53 - 55 Orsett Road, Grays, RM17 5HJ
How this rating has changed
New Delhi was re-inspected on 2 August 2026 and held its rating of 1.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2 August 2026 | AwaitingInspection 1 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Thurrock
A 1 is rare: only 14 of 1,164 rated places in Thurrock score this low, about one in 83. By contrast 72% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 837 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 218 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 84 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ← New Delhi | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 166 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 New Delhi the inspector recorded concerns over 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 New Delhi, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluebell Court Residential Home Caring Premises | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2025 |
| B&M Retail Retailers - other | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2025 |
| Ashlyns Catering School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| #Chill And Waves Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Bluebirds Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2026 |
Questions about New Delhi
What is New Delhi's food hygiene rating?
New Delhi has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Thurrock Council on 2 August 2026.
Is New Delhi safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant 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 New Delhi last inspected?
New Delhi was last inspected on 2 August 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Thurrock Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at New Delhi?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 New Delhi compare to other places in Thurrock?
72% of the 1,164 rated food businesses in Thurrock hold the top rating of 5, while New Delhi holds a 1. 14 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Thurrock Council inspects New Delhi 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch New Delhi and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
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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 Thurrock, 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
New Delhi is one of 263 rated food businesses in Grays. See every hygiene rating in Grays →
Thurrock inspects and rates 1,330 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Thurrock →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.thurrock.gov.uk/food
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