Taj Mahal food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Kesteven
Taj Mahal 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
This is a fresh result: Taj Mahal was inspected on 25 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
94% of rated food businesses in South Kesteven score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all South Kesteven ratings →
Address: 1 The Precincts, The Deepings Centre, PE6 8FG
How this rating has changed
Taj Mahal has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 25 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 25 August 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
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 South Kesteven
That puts Taj Mahal among the 933 places in South Kesteven holding top marks, 84% 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 | 933 | 84% | ← Taj Mahal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 113 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 83 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 Good
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 Taj Mahal 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 Taj Mahal, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Mills Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Deeping News Retailers - other | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Lilli's Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Grasmere Farm Traditional Butchers Retailers - other | 53 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 9 September 2025 |
| Market Gate Deli by Grasmere Farm Retailers - other | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Linfords Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| The Bull Pub/bar/nightclub | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
Questions about Taj Mahal
What is Taj Mahal's food hygiene rating?
Taj Mahal has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Kesteven Council on 25 August 2026.
Is Taj Mahal 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 Taj Mahal last inspected?
Taj Mahal was last inspected on 25 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Kesteven Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Taj Mahal?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Taj Mahal compare to other places in South Kesteven?
84% of the 1,113 rated food businesses in South Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and Taj Mahal is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects Taj Mahal 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 Mahal is one of 48 rated food businesses in Market Deeping. See every hygiene rating in Market Deeping →
South Kesteven inspects and rates 1,196 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in South Kesteven →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.southkesteven.gov.uk
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