New Hong Kong Take Away food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Canterbury City
New Hong Kong Take Away holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 20 January 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: 168 High Street, Herne Bay, CT6 5AJ
How it compares in Canterbury City
In Canterbury City, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so New Hong Kong Take Away sits behind roughly 1,346 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,161 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 185 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 120 | 8% | ← New Hong Kong Take Away | |
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 166 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to New Hong Kong Take Away, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britannia Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| A Casa Mia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Bay Wines Retailers - other | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| Bouncing Barrel Pub/bar/nightclub | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2024 |
| Herne Bay Ex-Service Men's Club And Institution Pub/bar/nightclub | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Ivy May Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| East Kent Cancer Cafe And Drop In Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Cafe Latino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
Questions about New Hong Kong Take Away
What is New Hong Kong Take Away's food hygiene rating?
New Hong Kong Take Away has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Canterbury City Council on 20 January 2026.
Is New Hong Kong Take Away safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was New Hong Kong Take Away last inspected?
New Hong Kong Take Away was last inspected on 20 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Canterbury City Council rather than by the business.
How does New Hong Kong Take Away compare to other places in Canterbury City?
78% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in Canterbury City hold the top rating of 5, while New Hong Kong Take Away holds a 3. 120 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects New Hong Kong Take Away 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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