New Hings Chinese Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Stevenage
New Hings Chinese Takeaway 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 11 June 2025, 13 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: 12 Popple Way, Stevenage, Herts, SG1 3TG
How it compares in Stevenage
That puts New Hings Chinese Takeaway among the 467 places in Stevenage holding top marks, 89% 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 | 467 | 89% | ← New Hings Chinese Takeaway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 41 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 166 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 New Hings 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 New Hings Chinese Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniels Stores Retailers - other | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2019 |
| Cygnet Hospital Caring Premises | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Fairlands JMI School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| ALDI Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2023 |
| Eggfree Cake Box Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2021 |
| Chateau Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Cece Cha Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Geek Retreat Stevenage Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
Questions about New Hings Chinese Takeaway
What is New Hings Chinese Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
New Hings Chinese Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stevenage Council on 11 June 2025.
Is New Hings Chinese Takeaway 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 New Hings Chinese Takeaway last inspected?
New Hings Chinese Takeaway was last inspected on 11 June 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stevenage Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at New Hings Chinese Takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does New Hings Chinese Takeaway compare to other places in Stevenage?
89% of the 527 rated food businesses in Stevenage hold the top rating of 5, and New Hings Chinese Takeaway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stevenage Council inspects New Hings 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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