Whitehouse Tandoori food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Basildon
Whitehouse Tandoori 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 9 October 2025, 9 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: 285 London Road, Wickford, SS12 0LF
How it compares in Basildon
That puts Whitehouse Tandoori among the 931 places in Basildon holding top marks, 80% 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 | 931 | 80% | ← Whitehouse Tandoori | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 156 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 217 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 Whitehouse Tandoori 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 Whitehouse Tandoori, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Crays Hill County Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Downham Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
Questions about Whitehouse Tandoori
What is Whitehouse Tandoori's food hygiene rating?
Whitehouse Tandoori has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basildon Council on 9 October 2025.
Is Whitehouse Tandoori 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 Whitehouse Tandoori last inspected?
Whitehouse Tandoori was last inspected on 9 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Basildon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Whitehouse Tandoori?
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 Whitehouse Tandoori compare to other places in Basildon?
80% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Basildon hold the top rating of 5, and Whitehouse Tandoori is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basildon Council inspects Whitehouse 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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