Hing Long Chinese Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Thurrock
Hing Long Chinese 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 29 July 2025, 11 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: Hing Long, 113 River View, Chadwell St Mary, RM16 4BA
How it compares in Thurrock
In Thurrock, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Hing Long Chinese Takeaway sits behind roughly 833 nearby businesses. 20% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 833 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 228 | 20% | ← Hing Long Chinese Takeaway | |
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 120 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Hing Long Chinese 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 Hing Long Chinese Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amareta Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2025 |
| Essex Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Chadwell St Mary Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Chadwell St Mary Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Chadwell Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Aramark School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Bennett Lodge Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Carolyne House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2026 |
Questions about Hing Long Chinese Takeaway
What is Hing Long Chinese Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Hing Long Chinese Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Thurrock Council on 29 July 2025.
Is Hing Long Chinese 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 Hing Long Chinese Takeaway last inspected?
Hing Long Chinese Takeaway was last inspected on 29 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Thurrock Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hing Long Chinese Takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hing Long Chinese Takeaway compare to other places in Thurrock?
71% of the 1,167 rated food businesses in Thurrock hold the top rating of 5, while Hing Long Chinese Takeaway holds a 4. 228 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Thurrock Council inspects Hing Long Chinese 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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