New Hong Kong Express food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cumberland
New Hong Kong Express 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 24 September 2025, 9 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: 50 Market Place, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7JB
How it compares in Cumberland
In Cumberland, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so New Hong Kong Express sits behind roughly 2,372 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,087 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 285 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 4% | ← New Hong Kong Express | |
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 258 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 New Hong Kong Express 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 Hong Kong Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor Vaults Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Greggs Plc Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| K Kinsella & Daughters Ltd Retailers - other | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2023 |
| Golden Harvest Health Foods Retailers - other | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2023 |
| Harbour Youth Project Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2023 |
| Cross's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2023 |
Questions about New Hong Kong Express
What is New Hong Kong Express's food hygiene rating?
New Hong Kong Express has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Cumberland Council on 24 September 2025.
Is New Hong Kong Express 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 Express last inspected?
New Hong Kong Express was last inspected on 24 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at New Hong Kong Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 New Hong Kong Express compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, while New Hong Kong Express holds a 3. 88 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects New Hong Kong Express 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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