Siew May food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Teignbridge
Siew May 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 24 April 2025, 14 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: 4 King Street Dawlish Devon, EX7 9LG
How it compares in Teignbridge
That puts Siew May among the 1,034 places in Teignbridge holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,034 | 89% | ← Siew May | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 36 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 166 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Siew May 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 Siew May, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gurkha Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Chip Ahoy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Family Shopper Retailers - other | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2023 |
| Inspire Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Little Bean Play Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Barton House Residential Home Caring Premises | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Barton Lodge Residential Home Caring Premises | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
Questions about Siew May
What is Siew May's food hygiene rating?
Siew May has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Teignbridge Council on 24 April 2025.
Is Siew May 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 Siew May last inspected?
Siew May was last inspected on 24 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Teignbridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Siew May?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Siew May compare to other places in Teignbridge?
89% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Teignbridge hold the top rating of 5, and Siew May is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Teignbridge Council inspects Siew May 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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