Hatfield Tandoori

Chelmsford

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

Hatfield Tandoori scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Good Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 19 January 2026 by Braintree.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for Hatfield Tandoori, from March 2021 to January 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone up, from 3 in 2021 to 4 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of Hatfield Tandoori.

Food hygiene rating history for Hatfield Tandoori
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
10 March 2021	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory
19 January 2026	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

Hatfield Tandoori in Chelmsford has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

Maldon Road,
Hatfield Peverel,
Chelmsford,
Essex,
CM3 2HP

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for Hatfield Tandoori. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects Hatfield Tandoori?

Food hygiene at Hatfield Tandoori is inspected by Braintree, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.braintree.gov.uk or food&[email protected].

Questions about Hatfield Tandoori

What is Hatfield Tandoori’s food hygiene rating?

Hatfield Tandoori has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 19 January 2026.

When was Hatfield Tandoori last inspected?

Hatfield Tandoori was last inspected by Braintree on 19 January 2026.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.