Pagoda Chinese Take Away food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · East Suffolk
Pagoda Chinese Take Away 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 14 March 2025, 16 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: 10 Hungate, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9TL
How it compares in East Suffolk
In East Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Pagoda Chinese Take Away sits behind roughly 2,207 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,994 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ← Pagoda Chinese Take Away | |
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 201 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 Pagoda 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 Pagoda Chinese Take Away, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baileys Delicatessen Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Bombay Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 4 - Good | 18 March 2026 |
| Pearl River Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2025 |
| W J Seppings Ltd Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Reset Clinic Ltd Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Twyfords Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Momo Market Retailers - other | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2016 |
Questions about Pagoda Chinese Take Away
What is Pagoda Chinese Take Away's food hygiene rating?
Pagoda Chinese Take Away has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by East Suffolk Council on 14 March 2025.
Is Pagoda Chinese Take Away 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 Pagoda Chinese Take Away last inspected?
Pagoda Chinese Take Away was last inspected on 14 March 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Pagoda Chinese Take Away?
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 Pagoda Chinese Take Away compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,318 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while Pagoda Chinese Take Away holds a 3. 71 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Pagoda 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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