Indian Chef

Woolwell

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 20 February 2026 by South Hams.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for Indian Chef, from September 2019 to February 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2019 to 3 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of Indian Chef.

Food hygiene rating history for Indian Chef
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
5 September 2019	5 / 5	Very good
20 February 2026	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

Indian Chef in Woolwell 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?

1 Woolwell Shopping Centre,
School Drive,
Woolwell,
PL6 7TH

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

Who inspects Indian Chef?

Food hygiene at Indian Chef is inspected by South Hams, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.southhams.gov.uk/ or [email protected].

Questions about Indian Chef

What is Indian Chef’s food hygiene rating?

Indian Chef has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 20 February 2026.

When was Indian Chef last inspected?

Indian Chef was last inspected by South Hams on 20 February 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.