The Raj Tandoori

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-08-06

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
0

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

The Raj Tandoori is a takeaway/sandwich shop located at 109 West Road, Shoeburyness, Southend-On-Sea, SS3 9DT, in the Southend-On-Sea local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 6 August 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Southend-On-Sea oversees 1,506 registered food businesses, of which 81% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Southend-On-Sea is 4.5 out of 5. As a takeaway or sandwich shop, this business is assessed on food preparation practices, packaging hygiene, temperature control during storage and delivery, and the cleanliness of preparation areas. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
Takeaway/sandwich shop
Address
109 West Road, Shoeburyness, Southend-On-Sea
Postcode
SS3 9DT
Local Authority
Southend-On-Sea
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1086293

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of The Raj Tandoori?

The Raj Tandoori has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Southend-On-Sea.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a takeaway/sandwich shop?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was The Raj Tandoori last inspected?

The Raj Tandoori was last inspected on 2025-08-06. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is The Raj Tandoori located?

The Raj Tandoori is located at 109 West Road, Shoeburyness, Southend-On-Sea , SS3 9DT, in the Southend-On-Sea local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the SS3 postcode area.