So Wok Cottingham food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · East Riding of Yorkshire
So Wok Cottingham 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 30 October 2025, 8 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: 167 Finkle Street, Cottingham, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU16 4AU
How it compares in East Riding of Yorkshire
In East Riding of Yorkshire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so So Wok Cottingham sits behind roughly 2,806 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,503 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 303 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 126 | 4% | ← So Wok Cottingham | |
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 170 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 Generally satisfactory
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 So Wok Cottingham 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 So Wok Cottingham, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottingham Memorial Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Blue Kangaroo Other catering premises | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Abigail Bakes Other catering premises | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Alishaan Tandoori Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Cottingham Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Barkers Retailers - other | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Cassiels Bar and Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
Questions about So Wok Cottingham
What is So Wok Cottingham's food hygiene rating?
So Wok Cottingham has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by East Riding of Yorkshire Council on 30 October 2025.
Is So Wok Cottingham 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 So Wok Cottingham last inspected?
So Wok Cottingham was last inspected on 30 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Riding of Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at So Wok Cottingham?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does So Wok Cottingham compare to other places in East Riding of Yorkshire?
84% of the 2,979 rated food businesses in East Riding of Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, while So Wok Cottingham holds a 3. 126 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Riding of Yorkshire Council inspects So Wok Cottingham 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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