Curry Garden / Taj Mahal food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Basildon
Curry Garden / Taj Mahal 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 13 June 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: The Parade, 3 High Road, Pitsea, SS13 3BA
How it compares in Basildon
That puts Curry Garden / Taj Mahal 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% | ← Curry Garden / Taj Mahal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Curry Garden / Taj Mahal 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 Curry Garden / Taj Mahal, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Cafe 89 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Basildon Upper Academy School/college/university | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Basildon Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Ashview House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2021 |
| Chalvedon Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Chalvedon Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
Questions about Curry Garden / Taj Mahal
What is Curry Garden / Taj Mahal's food hygiene rating?
Curry Garden / Taj Mahal has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basildon Council on 13 June 2024.
Is Curry Garden / Taj Mahal 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 Curry Garden / Taj Mahal last inspected?
Curry Garden / Taj Mahal was last inspected on 13 June 2024, more than 2 years 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 Curry Garden / Taj Mahal?
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 Curry Garden / Taj Mahal compare to other places in Basildon?
80% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Basildon hold the top rating of 5, and Curry Garden / Taj Mahal is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basildon Council inspects Curry Garden / Taj Mahal 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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