Eastern Star Tandoori Take Away food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Neath Port Talbot
Eastern Star Tandoori Take Away holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 11 February 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
90% of rated food businesses in Neath Port Talbot score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Neath Port Talbot ratings →
Address: 10 Heol Cae Gurwen, Gwaun Cae Gurwen Ammanford, SA18 1HB
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How it compares in Neath Port Talbot
In Neath Port Talbot, 69% of rated places manage a 5, so Eastern Star Tandoori Take Away sits behind roughly 774 nearby businesses. 21% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 774 | 69% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 238 | 21% | ← Eastern Star Tandoori Take Away | |
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 68 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 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 Eastern Star Tandoori Take Away 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 Eastern Star Tandoori Take Away, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| CK's Supermarket Ltd 03639524 Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2026 |
| Mathu Store Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2012 |
| Cwtch Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Cres Kev (Ice cream) Mobile caterer | 109 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 23 April 2026 |
| GCG Food Bank and Early Help Hub Retailers - other | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| The Trading Post Takeaway/sandwich shop | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Trading Post Takeaway/sandwich shop | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Marie Cresci's Cheesecakes Retailers - other | 440 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
Questions about Eastern Star Tandoori Take Away
What is Eastern Star Tandoori Take Away's food hygiene rating?
Eastern Star Tandoori Take Away has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Neath Port Talbot Council on 11 February 2025.
Is Eastern Star Tandoori Take Away safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Eastern Star Tandoori Take Away last inspected?
Eastern Star Tandoori Take Away was last inspected on 11 February 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Neath Port Talbot Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Eastern Star Tandoori Take Away?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Eastern Star Tandoori Take Away compare to other places in Neath Port Talbot?
69% of the 1,125 rated food businesses in Neath Port Talbot hold the top rating of 5, while Eastern Star Tandoori Take Away holds a 4. 238 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Neath Port Talbot Council inspects Eastern Star Tandoori Take Away 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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