Indian Cottage food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Redcar and Cleveland
Indian Cottage 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 3 September 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
98% of rated food businesses in Redcar and Cleveland score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Redcar and Cleveland ratings →
Address: Enfield Chase, Guisborough, TS14 7LJ
How it compares in Redcar and Cleveland
That puts Indian Cottage among the 1,079 places in Redcar and Cleveland holding top marks, 94% 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 | 1,079 | 94% | ← Indian Cottage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 51 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 83 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Indian Cottage 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 Indian Cottage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2023 |
| Castello Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Enfield Butchers Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2026 |
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Creative Management Services Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Kiddiwinks Nursery School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Londis - Rectory Lane Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
Questions about Indian Cottage
What is Indian Cottage's food hygiene rating?
Indian Cottage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Redcar and Cleveland Council on 3 September 2024.
Is Indian Cottage 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 Indian Cottage last inspected?
Indian Cottage was last inspected on 3 September 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Redcar and Cleveland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Indian Cottage?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Indian Cottage compare to other places in Redcar and Cleveland?
94% of the 1,147 rated food businesses in Redcar and Cleveland hold the top rating of 5, and Indian Cottage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Redcar and Cleveland Council inspects Indian Cottage 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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Indian Cottage is one of 131 rated food businesses in Guisborough. See every hygiene rating in Guisborough →
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