Moonlight Tandoori food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Harlow
Moonlight Tandoori holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Unit 5-7 Staple Tye Mews, Perry Road, Harlow, CM18 7NW
How it compares in Harlow
That puts Moonlight Tandoori among the 497 places in Harlow holding top marks, 81% 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 | 497 | 81% | ← Moonlight Tandoori | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 78 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 76 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 Moonlight 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 Moonlight Tandoori, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BG Food Shop TRAPEZA Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2022 |
| Chicken Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Dorringtons Retailers - other | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Community Embrace UK Other catering premises | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2025 |
| Akhter Early Learning Centre Caring Premises | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| ECL Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
Questions about Moonlight Tandoori
What is Moonlight Tandoori's food hygiene rating?
Moonlight Tandoori has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Harlow Council on 16 April 2024.
Is Moonlight 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Moonlight Tandoori last inspected?
Moonlight Tandoori was last inspected on 16 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Harlow Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Moonlight 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 Moonlight Tandoori compare to other places in Harlow?
81% of the 611 rated food businesses in Harlow hold the top rating of 5, and Moonlight Tandoori is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harlow Council inspects Moonlight 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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