Hong Kong Chef food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Tendring
Hong Kong Chef holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 February 2026, 5 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: 101 Woodlands Close, Clacton On Sea, Essex, CO15 4RY
How it compares in Tendring
That puts Hong Kong Chef among the 775 places in Tendring holding top marks, 67% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 775 | 67% | ← Hong Kong Chef | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 221 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 105 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 32 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 124 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Hong Kong Chef, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booker Cash and Carry Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| 2 Hearts Catering Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Burrsville Infant Academy School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Great Chicken and Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2025 |
| B&Q Limited Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Elior UK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
Questions about Hong Kong Chef
What is Hong Kong Chef's food hygiene rating?
Hong Kong Chef has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tendring Council on 3 February 2026.
Is Hong Kong Chef safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hong Kong Chef last inspected?
Hong Kong Chef was last inspected on 3 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tendring Council rather than by the business.
How does Hong Kong Chef compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, and Hong Kong Chef is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects Hong Kong Chef 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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Hong Kong Chef is one of 505 rated food businesses in Clacton on Sea. See every hygiene rating in Clacton on Sea →
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