May Fong food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Plymouth City
May Fong 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 4 September 2025, 10 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: Carrs House, Fore Street, Tamerton Foliot, PL5 4NA
How it compares in Plymouth City
That puts May Fong among the 1,270 places in Plymouth City holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,270 | 78% | ← May Fong | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 97 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 34 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | 1% |
A further 153 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 May Fong 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 May Fong, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cann House Care Home Caring Premises | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| CATERed at Brook Green Centre for Learning School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2019 |
| Cheery Buys Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2018 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2023 |
| Compass at Woodview Learning Community School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| 31st Ernesettle Scouts Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| CATERed at Mill Ford School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
Questions about May Fong
What is May Fong's food hygiene rating?
May Fong has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Plymouth City Council on 4 September 2025.
Is May Fong 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 May Fong last inspected?
May Fong was last inspected on 4 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Plymouth City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at May Fong?
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 May Fong compare to other places in Plymouth City?
78% of the 1,630 rated food businesses in Plymouth City hold the top rating of 5, and May Fong is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects May Fong 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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