Surbiton Chinese Food Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Kingston-Upon-Thames
Surbiton Chinese Food Takeaway 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 17 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: 19 Berrylands Road, Surbiton, KT5 8QX
How it compares in Kingston-Upon-Thames
In Kingston-Upon-Thames, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Surbiton Chinese Food Takeaway sits behind roughly 1,129 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 938 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 191 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 102 | 8% | ← Surbiton Chinese Food Takeaway | |
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 143 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 Surbiton Chinese Food 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 Surbiton Chinese Food Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfriston Day Centre Caring Premises | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Alliance In Partnership @ Hollyfield School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Agra Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Black Swan Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Air Charter Service Limited Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Breakfast Club At St Andrews And St Marks Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Batterfly Fish & Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2025 |
| Alcheme Wellbeing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2025 |
Questions about Surbiton Chinese Food Takeaway
What is Surbiton Chinese Food Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Surbiton Chinese Food Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Kingston-Upon-Thames Council on 17 October 2024.
Is Surbiton Chinese Food Takeaway 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 Surbiton Chinese Food Takeaway last inspected?
Surbiton Chinese Food Takeaway was last inspected on 17 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Kingston-Upon-Thames Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Surbiton Chinese Food Takeaway?
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 Surbiton Chinese Food Takeaway compare to other places in Kingston-Upon-Thames?
74% of the 1,274 rated food businesses in Kingston-Upon-Thames hold the top rating of 5, while Surbiton Chinese Food Takeaway holds a 3. 102 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Kingston-Upon-Thames Council inspects Surbiton Chinese Food 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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