Mogul Raj Tandoori food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Northumberland
Mogul Raj Tandoori 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 18 March 2025, 15 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: 15-17 Merton Road, Ponteland, Northumberland, NE20 9PY
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Mogul Raj Tandoori among the 2,775 places in Northumberland holding top marks, 90% 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 | 2,775 | 90% | ← Mogul Raj Tandoori | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 67 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 393 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 Very 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 Mogul Raj Tandoori 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 Mogul Raj Tandoori, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elliott's of Ponteland Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Gills Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Lorenzo's Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| One Stop Stores Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Ponteland Post Office Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Samms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Merton Way Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 13 May 2025 |
| Parklands Chemists Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt |
Questions about Mogul Raj Tandoori
What is Mogul Raj Tandoori's food hygiene rating?
Mogul Raj Tandoori has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 18 March 2025.
Is Mogul Raj Tandoori 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 Mogul Raj Tandoori last inspected?
Mogul Raj Tandoori was last inspected on 18 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Northumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mogul Raj Tandoori?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Mogul Raj Tandoori compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Mogul Raj Tandoori is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Mogul Raj Tandoori 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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