Mayflower Chinese Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Somerset
Mayflower 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 30 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 5 High Street, Chard, TA20 1QF
How it compares in Somerset
In Somerset, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Mayflower Chinese Takeaway sits behind roughly 4,825 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,825 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ← Mayflower Chinese Takeaway | |
| 3 out of 5 | 93 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 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 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 Mayflower 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 Mayflower Chinese Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chard Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Lucky Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Nisa Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Spice Villa Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Curry House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 15 September 2025 |
| A Lusitana Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Health & Remedy Retailers - other | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Chard CommuniTEA waffle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
Questions about Mayflower Chinese Takeaway
What is Mayflower Chinese Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Mayflower Chinese Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Somerset Council on 30 October 2024.
Is Mayflower 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 Mayflower Chinese Takeaway last inspected?
Mayflower Chinese Takeaway was last inspected on 30 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mayflower Chinese Takeaway?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mayflower Chinese Takeaway compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while Mayflower Chinese Takeaway holds a 4. 539 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Mayflower 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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