Taj Tandoori & Balti Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Northumberland
Taj Tandoori & Balti Takeaway holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 28 February 2025, 16 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: 72a Station Road, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 8RN
How it compares in Northumberland
In Northumberland, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Taj Tandoori & Balti Takeaway sits behind roughly 2,993 nearby businesses. 2% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,779 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 67 | 2% | ← Taj Tandoori & Balti Takeaway | |
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 397 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 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 Tandoori & Balti 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 Taj Tandoori & Balti Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashington Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Family Pizza Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Burger 8 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Dinotots Ashington Limited Caring Premises | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Ashington RAOB Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2018 |
| Ashington Masonic Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Colliers Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Bubbles Wine Bar Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2018 |
Questions about Taj Tandoori & Balti Takeaway
What is Taj Tandoori & Balti Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Taj Tandoori & Balti Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Northumberland Council on 28 February 2025.
Is Taj Tandoori & Balti Takeaway safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Taj Tandoori & Balti Takeaway last inspected?
Taj Tandoori & Balti Takeaway was last inspected on 28 February 2025, 16 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 Taj Tandoori & Balti Takeaway?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Taj Tandoori & Balti Takeaway compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, while Taj Tandoori & Balti Takeaway holds a 3. 67 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Taj Tandoori & Balti 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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