Chinese First food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · East Riding of Yorkshire
Chinese First 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 26 February 2026, 4 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: 149 Queen Street, Withernsea, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU19 2JR
How it compares in East Riding of Yorkshire
In East Riding of Yorkshire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Chinese First sits behind roughly 2,503 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,503 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 303 | 10% | ← Chinese First | |
| 3 out of 5 | 126 | 4% | ||
| 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 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 Chinese First 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 Chinese First, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| The Bengal Lancer Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Withernsea United Reformed Church Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2024 |
| Olympic Sports Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 28 February 2024 |
| Prego Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 30 January 2025 |
| Stardust Leisure Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 16 January 2025 |
| Istanbul Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Heron Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
Questions about Chinese First
What is Chinese First's food hygiene rating?
Chinese First has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Riding of Yorkshire Council on 26 February 2026.
Is Chinese First 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 Chinese First last inspected?
Chinese First was last inspected on 26 February 2026, 4 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 Chinese First?
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 Chinese First 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 Chinese First holds a 4. 303 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Riding of Yorkshire Council inspects Chinese First 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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