Chilli Masala food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Salford
Chilli Masala holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 23 January 2026, 5 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: Ground Floor, 25 Chorley Road, Swinton, M27 4AF
How it compares in Salford
In Salford, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Chilli Masala sits behind roughly 1,599 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,221 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 378 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 172 | 9% | ← Chilli Masala | |
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 55 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 217 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Chilli Masala 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 Chilli Masala, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chic Cafe and Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2023 |
| Asda Swinton Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Bridge Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2021 |
| B&M Homestore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2023 |
| Chatsworth Multi Acadamy Kitchen School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Auntie Stephs Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2016 |
| Church Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2019 |
Questions about Chilli Masala
What is Chilli Masala's food hygiene rating?
Chilli Masala has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Salford Council on 23 January 2026.
Is Chilli Masala safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Chilli Masala last inspected?
Chilli Masala was last inspected on 23 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Salford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chilli Masala?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chilli Masala compare to other places in Salford?
65% of the 1,880 rated food businesses in Salford hold the top rating of 5, while Chilli Masala holds a 3. 172 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Salford Council inspects Chilli Masala 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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