Papadom Indian Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · West Berkshire
Papadom Indian Takeaway holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 14 January 2025, 17 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: 54 - 55 The Broadway, Thatcham, RG19 3HP
How it compares in West Berkshire
In West Berkshire, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Papadom Indian Takeaway sits behind roughly 932 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 932 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 93 | 9% | ← Papadom Indian Takeaway | |
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 163 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Papadom Indian Takeaway 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 Papadom Indian Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsland Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| B D Crayden Retailers - other | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2021 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Kings Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Cook & Butcher Retailers - other | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Burgers On The Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Baguette de France Takeaway/sandwich shop | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2022 |
| Caterplus at William House Caring Premises | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
Questions about Papadom Indian Takeaway
What is Papadom Indian Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Papadom Indian Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Berkshire Council on 14 January 2025.
Is Papadom Indian Takeaway safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Papadom Indian Takeaway last inspected?
Papadom Indian Takeaway was last inspected on 14 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Berkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Papadom Indian Takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Papadom Indian Takeaway compare to other places in West Berkshire?
86% of the 1,090 rated food businesses in West Berkshire hold the top rating of 5, while Papadom Indian Takeaway holds a 4. 93 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects Papadom 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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