Sun Do Chinese Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Tonbridge and Malling
Sun Do Chinese Takeaway 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 28 November 2025, 7 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: 37 High Street, Borough Green, Sevenoaks, TN15 8BT
How it compares in Tonbridge and Malling
In Tonbridge and Malling, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Sun Do Chinese Takeaway sits behind roughly 771 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 771 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 123 | 13% | ← Sun Do Chinese Takeaway | |
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 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 Sun Do 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 Sun Do Chinese Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borough Green Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Plaxtol Bakery Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Raj Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 30 April 2025 |
| Robin Hood Freehouse Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 9 September 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Nisa Local Retailers - other | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Greensleeves Lunch Club Other catering premises | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Royal Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 34 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 January 2026 |
Questions about Sun Do Chinese Takeaway
What is Sun Do Chinese Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Sun Do Chinese Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tonbridge and Malling Council on 28 November 2025.
Is Sun Do Chinese Takeaway 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 Sun Do Chinese Takeaway last inspected?
Sun Do Chinese Takeaway was last inspected on 28 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tonbridge and Malling Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sun Do Chinese Takeaway?
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 Sun Do Chinese Takeaway compare to other places in Tonbridge and Malling?
80% of the 968 rated food businesses in Tonbridge and Malling hold the top rating of 5, while Sun Do Chinese Takeaway holds a 4. 123 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tonbridge and Malling Council inspects Sun Do 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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