Lotus Chinese Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Dorset
Lotus Chinese Takeaway 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 June 2024, more than 2 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: 19 East Street, Wareham, BH20 4NN
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Lotus Chinese Takeaway among the 3,813 places in Dorset holding top marks, 96% 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 | 3,813 | 96% | ← Lotus Chinese Takeaway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 138 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,126 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 Lotus Chinese 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 Lotus Chinese Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaffs Coffee Pot Other catering premises | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Sainsbury's Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| One Stop (Farwells) Retailers - other | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2018 |
| Unforgotten Salt Pig Mobile caterer | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2022 |
| The Beehive Takeaway/sandwich shop | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Co-Op Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Garden Gate Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| The Anglebury Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
Questions about Lotus Chinese Takeaway
What is Lotus Chinese Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Lotus Chinese Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 24 June 2024.
Is Lotus Chinese Takeaway 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 Lotus Chinese Takeaway last inspected?
Lotus Chinese Takeaway was last inspected on 24 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lotus Chinese Takeaway?
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 Lotus Chinese Takeaway compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Lotus Chinese Takeaway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Lotus Chinese 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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