Sams Chinese Take Away food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Milton Keynes
Sams Chinese Take Away holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Sam's Takeaway, 186 Waterside, Peartree Bridge, MK6 3BX
How it compares in Milton Keynes
That puts Sams Chinese Take Away among the 1,755 places in Milton Keynes holding top marks, 77% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,755 | 77% | ← Sams Chinese Take Away | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 360 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 111 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 236 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 Good
- 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 Sams Chinese Take Away 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 Sams Chinese Take Away, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Wok Restaurant Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| B&M Express Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| BMI Saxon Clinic (Medirest Healthcare Compass Group) Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Age UK Milton Keynes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2016 |
| Bridge Academy Central School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Beanhill Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Best Kebabs Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
Questions about Sams Chinese Take Away
What is Sams Chinese Take Away's food hygiene rating?
Sams Chinese Take Away has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Milton Keynes Council on 3 July 2024.
Is Sams Chinese Take Away safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sams Chinese Take Away last inspected?
Sams Chinese Take Away was last inspected on 3 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Milton Keynes Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sams Chinese Take Away?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sams Chinese Take Away compare to other places in Milton Keynes?
77% of the 2,271 rated food businesses in Milton Keynes hold the top rating of 5, and Sams Chinese Take Away is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Milton Keynes Council inspects Sams Chinese 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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