Ying Chinese food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Oldham
Ying Chinese holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the takeaway and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 28 November 2022, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 7 Block Lane, Chadderton, OL9 8QT
How it compares in Oldham
A 1 is rare: only 26 of 1,680 rated places in Oldham score this low, about one in 65. By contrast 75% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,253 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 238 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 91 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 65 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ← Ying Chinese | |
| 0 out of 5 | 7 | <1% |
A further 259 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 Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Ying Chinese the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Ying Chinese, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Absolutely PHAB Club Oldham Other catering premises | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2024 |
| Bakey Cakeyz Events Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Ashi's Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Acorn Club - Before & After School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Ashti Market Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2022 |
| 247Hotel.com Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| AB Snax Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Alex's Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
Questions about Ying Chinese
What is Ying Chinese's food hygiene rating?
Ying Chinese has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Oldham Council on 28 November 2022.
Is Ying Chinese safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Ying Chinese last inspected?
Ying Chinese was last inspected on 28 November 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Oldham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ying Chinese?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ying Chinese compare to other places in Oldham?
75% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Oldham hold the top rating of 5, while Ying Chinese holds a 1. 26 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Oldham Council inspects Ying Chinese 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Oldham, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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