Tad in the Hole Diner also trading as Tad’s tandoori

Chigwell

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 24 June 2026 by Redbridge.

Rating over time

We have recorded 3 Food Standards Agency inspections for Tad in the Hole Diner also trading as Tad’s tandoori, from March 2019 to June 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 4 in 2019 to 3 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of Tad in the Hole Diner also trading as Tad’s tandoori.

Food hygiene rating history for Tad in the Hole Diner also trading as Tad’s tandoori
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
15 March 2019	4 / 5	Good
27 March 2025	5 / 5	Very good
24 June 2026	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

Tad in the Hole Diner also trading as Tad’s tandoori in Chigwell has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

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?

Hainault Forest Golf Club,
Romford Road,
Chigwell,
IG7 4QW

Tad in the Hole Diner also trading as Tad’s tandoori Hygiene Rating - 3/5

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for Tad in the Hole Diner also trading as Tad’s tandoori. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects Tad in the Hole Diner also trading as Tad’s tandoori?

Food hygiene at Tad in the Hole Diner also trading as Tad’s tandoori is inspected by Redbridge, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.redbridge.gov.uk/ or [email protected].

Questions about Tad in the Hole Diner also trading as Tad’s tandoori

What is Tad in the Hole Diner also trading as Tad’s tandoori’s food hygiene rating?

Tad in the Hole Diner also trading as Tad’s tandoori has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 24 June 2026.

When was Tad in the Hole Diner also trading as Tad’s tandoori last inspected?

Tad in the Hole Diner also trading as Tad’s tandoori was last inspected by Redbridge on 24 June 2026.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

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.