Suraya food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Chelmsford
Suraya 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 4 April 2025, 15 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: Suraya Indian Takeaway, 159 Main Road, Broomfield, CM1 7DJ
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts Suraya among the 1,327 places in Chelmsford holding top marks, 92% 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 | 1,327 | 92% | ← Suraya | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 86 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 153 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 Good
- 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 Suraya 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 Suraya, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broomfield Village Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Broomfield CP School School/college/university | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Broomfield Food Express Retailers - other | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Bridgemarsh Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Broomfield Cricket Club Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Broomfield FC Services Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2024 |
| Biltong Direct Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Boyz Pizza Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
Questions about Suraya
What is Suraya's food hygiene rating?
Suraya has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 4 April 2025.
Is Suraya 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 Suraya last inspected?
Suraya was last inspected on 4 April 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chelmsford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Suraya?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Suraya compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,447 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and Suraya is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Suraya 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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