Tikka Massala food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Barnet
Tikka Massala 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 18 December 2025, 6 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: 198 West Hendon Broadway London, NW9 7EE
How it compares in Barnet
That puts Tikka Massala among the 1,423 places in Barnet holding top marks, 60% 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 | 1,423 | 60% | ← Tikka Massala | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 574 | 24% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 226 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 84 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 513 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 Very 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 Tikka Massala 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 Tikka Massala, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aplomb Day Nursery Caring Premises | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Atari-Tei Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Age UK Barnet Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Atacadao Das Carnes Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
| Ashton Lodge Care Home (Lukka Care Homes Ltd) Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Asma Trade Limited (Unit H) Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| Abracadabra Preschool Nursery School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2019 |
| Arthur's Coffee And Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
Questions about Tikka Massala
What is Tikka Massala's food hygiene rating?
Tikka Massala has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnet Council on 18 December 2025.
Is Tikka Massala 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 Tikka Massala last inspected?
Tikka Massala was last inspected on 18 December 2025, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Barnet Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Tikka Massala?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Tikka Massala compare to other places in Barnet?
60% of the 2,354 rated food businesses in Barnet hold the top rating of 5, and Tikka Massala is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnet Council inspects Tikka Massala 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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