Saffron Indian Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Gateshead
Saffron Indian Takeaway holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 8 November 2025, 8 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: 7 Arndale House, Durham Road, Birtley, DH3 2PG
How it compares in Gateshead
In Gateshead, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Saffron Indian Takeaway sits behind roughly 1,172 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,172 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 14% | ← Saffron Indian Takeaway | |
| 3 out of 5 | 59 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 199 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 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 Saffron Indian Takeaway 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 Saffron Indian Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afro Asian Market Retailers - other | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Aioli Restaurant by Chris Finnigan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Burger 8 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Continental Delicatessen Retailers - other | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Birtley Home Bakery Retailers - other | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Casa Rosa Takeaway/sandwich shop | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| B&M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Covent House Caring Premises | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2025 |
Questions about Saffron Indian Takeaway
What is Saffron Indian Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Saffron Indian Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Gateshead Council on 8 November 2025.
Is Saffron Indian Takeaway safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Saffron Indian Takeaway last inspected?
Saffron Indian Takeaway was last inspected on 8 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Gateshead Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Saffron Indian Takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Saffron Indian Takeaway compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,440 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, while Saffron Indian Takeaway holds a 4. 198 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects Saffron Indian Takeaway 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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