Seghill Tandoori food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Northumberland
Seghill Tandoori holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the takeaway and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 19 March 2026, 3 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: Station Road, Seghill, Northumberland, NE23 7SD
How it compares in Northumberland
A 1 is rare: only 8 of 3,073 rated places in Northumberland score this low, about one in 384. By contrast 90% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,775 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 67 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ← Seghill Tandoori | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Seghill Tandoori the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
What the business says
<div> Seghill Tandoori takes food hygiene and customer safety extremely seriously and we would like to provide clarity following our recent inspection on 19 March 2026.&nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> We operate a Safer Food Better Business (SFBB) system which is completed and maintained daily, alongside temperature monitoring and cleaning schedules. We also hold up-to-date food hygiene and allergen training certifications and have a professional pest control contract in place.&nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> Since the inspection, we have carried out further improvements including a full deep clean, upgrades to equipment and facilities, enhanced food storage arrangements, improved handwashing provisions, and additional staff training. These measures go beyond the issues identified and reflect our ongoing commitment to best practice.&nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> We have formally requested a revisit so that the current standards can be reassessed and accurately reflected.&nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> We remain confident in the safety and quality of the food we provide and are fully committed to maintaining high standards for our customers at all times.</div>
Businesses have a right to reply to their rating. This response is published by the Food Standards Agency alongside the score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Seghill Tandoori, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boobis Bakes Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2023 |
| Chill Out Time Childcare Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Fifi & Fleur Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Astor Court Care Complex Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Cragside C of E Cont Primary School School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Astley Road Convenience Store Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Bon Appetit Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Belta's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
Questions about Seghill Tandoori
What is Seghill Tandoori's food hygiene rating?
Seghill Tandoori has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Northumberland Council on 19 March 2026.
Is Seghill Tandoori safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway 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 Seghill Tandoori last inspected?
Seghill Tandoori was last inspected on 19 March 2026, 3 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 Seghill Tandoori?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Seghill Tandoori compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, while Seghill Tandoori holds a 1. 8 places in the area share that rating.
Has Seghill Tandoori responded to its rating?
Yes. Businesses have a right to reply, published alongside the rating. Seghill Tandoori said: “<div> Seghill Tandoori takes food hygiene and customer safety extremely seriously and we would like to provide clarity following our recent inspection on 19 March 2026.&nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> We operate a Safer Food Better Business (SFBB) system which is completed and maintained daily, alongside temperature monitoring and cleaning schedules. We also hold up-to-date food hygiene and allergen training certifications and have a professional pest control contract in place.&nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> Since the inspection, we have carried out further improvements including a full deep clean, upgrades to equipment and facilities, enhanced food storage arrangements, improved handwashing provisions, and additional staff training. These measures go beyond the issues identified and reflect our ongoing commitment to best practice.&nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> We have formally requested a revisit so that the current standards can be reassessed and accurately reflected.&nbsp;</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> We remain confident in the safety and quality of the food we provide and are fully committed to maintaining high standards for our customers at all times.</div>”
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Seghill 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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We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Northumberland, 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.
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