Taj Mahal Express food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Taj Mahal Express holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 February 2026, 4 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: 72 Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, BH9 3JU
How it compares in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
That puts Taj Mahal Express among the 2,582 places in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole holding top marks, 88% 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 | 2,582 | 88% | ← Taj Mahal Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 239 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 87 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 567 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Taj Mahal Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Barnacles Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2022 |
| Bird N Burg Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| 115 Club @ Moordown St John's Church C of E Primary School Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Binnies Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2022 |
| Age UK (Bournemouth) Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Barbara Rose Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2020 |
Questions about Taj Mahal Express
What is Taj Mahal Express's food hygiene rating?
Taj Mahal Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council on 16 February 2026.
Is Taj Mahal Express 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Taj Mahal Express last inspected?
Taj Mahal Express was last inspected on 16 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council rather than by the business.
How does Taj Mahal Express compare to other places in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
88% of the 2,942 rated food businesses in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole hold the top rating of 5, and Taj Mahal Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council inspects Taj Mahal Express 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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