Golden Tandoori food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Rochdale
Golden Tandoori holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Golden Tandoori was inspected on 28 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 139 Milnrow Road, Rochdale, OL16 5DN
How it compares in Rochdale
A 2 is rare: only 51 of 1,494 rated places in Rochdale score this low, about one in 29. By contrast 73% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,090 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 79 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 3% | ← Golden Tandoori | |
| 1 out of 5 | 54 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 402 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Golden Tandoori the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Golden Tandoori, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative Construction Education School/college/university | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Big Little Tilley's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Arif Cash And Carry Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| A2z African Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2021 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2025 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2026 |
| Cha Chas Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
Questions about Golden Tandoori
What is Golden Tandoori's food hygiene rating?
Golden Tandoori has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Rochdale Council on 28 May 2026.
Is Golden Tandoori safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Golden Tandoori last inspected?
Golden Tandoori was last inspected on 28 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rochdale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Golden Tandoori?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Golden Tandoori compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,494 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, while Golden Tandoori holds a 2. 51 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects Golden Tandoori 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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A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Rochdale, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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