The Taj Mahal food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cheshire West and Chester
The Taj Mahal 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 23 January 2025, 17 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: 24 Overpool Road, Great Sutton, Ellesmere Port, CH66 1JN
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
In Cheshire West and Chester, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so The Taj Mahal sits behind roughly 2,447 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,139 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 308 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 145 | 5% | ← The Taj Mahal | |
| 2 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 37 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 309 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 Generally satisfactory
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 The Taj Mahal 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 The Taj Mahal, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chen Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Drurys Quality Meats Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Childs Play Nursery Caring Premises | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Acorn Manor Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2023 |
| Chester and District Federation of The Blind Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Country Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Ellesmere Port Kebab and Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
Questions about The Taj Mahal
What is The Taj Mahal's food hygiene rating?
The Taj Mahal has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 23 January 2025.
Is The Taj Mahal 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 The Taj Mahal last inspected?
The Taj Mahal was last inspected on 23 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheshire West and Chester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Taj Mahal?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Taj Mahal compare to other places in Cheshire West and Chester?
80% of the 2,664 rated food businesses in Cheshire West and Chester hold the top rating of 5, while The Taj Mahal holds a 3. 145 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects The Taj Mahal 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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