Taste of India food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Derry City and Strabane
Taste of India 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 15 May 2025, 13 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: 31 Main Street, Churchtown, Castlederg, BT81 7AS
How it compares in Derry City and Strabane
That puts Taste of India among the 924 places in Derry City and Strabane holding top marks, 76% 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 | 924 | 76% | ← Taste of India | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 225 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 127 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 Taste of India 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 Taste of India, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derg Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Townhouse Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Derg Valley Care Other catering premises | 43 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 October 2023 |
| Weebuns Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Mickey Joe's Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Royal British Legion Club Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| The Castle Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| McAneas (Corner Bar) Pub/bar/nightclub | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
Questions about Taste of India
What is Taste of India's food hygiene rating?
Taste of India has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derry City and Strabane Council on 15 May 2025.
Is Taste of India 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 Taste of India last inspected?
Taste of India was last inspected on 15 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Derry City and Strabane Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Taste of India?
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 Taste of India compare to other places in Derry City and Strabane?
76% of the 1,215 rated food businesses in Derry City and Strabane hold the top rating of 5, and Taste of India is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derry City and Strabane Council inspects Taste of India 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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