Wong Kei / New Chinese Kitchen / China Wok food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Croydon
Wong Kei / New Chinese Kitchen / China Wok 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
This is a fresh result: Wong Kei / New Chinese Kitchen / China Wok was inspected on 26 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 49 High Street, Thornton Heath, CR7 8RW
How it compares in Croydon
In Croydon, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Wong Kei / New Chinese Kitchen / China Wok sits behind roughly 2,520 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,830 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 690 | 25% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 176 | 6% | ← Wong Kei / New Chinese Kitchen / China Wok | |
| 2 out of 5 | 81 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 317 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 Wong Kei / New Chinese Kitchen / China Wok 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 Wong Kei / New Chinese Kitchen / China Wok, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2021 |
| 123-Shine Holiday Camp Other catering premises | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| A Taste Of Ochie Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Amazing Grace Nursery Caring Premises | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Angels Unlimited Nursery Caring Premises | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Agrobeso African Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| ACR Wines Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2023 |
Questions about Wong Kei / New Chinese Kitchen / China Wok
What is Wong Kei / New Chinese Kitchen / China Wok's food hygiene rating?
Wong Kei / New Chinese Kitchen / China Wok has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Croydon Council on 26 May 2026.
Is Wong Kei / New Chinese Kitchen / China Wok 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 Wong Kei / New Chinese Kitchen / China Wok last inspected?
Wong Kei / New Chinese Kitchen / China Wok was last inspected on 26 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Croydon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Wong Kei / New Chinese Kitchen / China Wok?
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 Wong Kei / New Chinese Kitchen / China Wok compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, while Wong Kei / New Chinese Kitchen / China Wok holds a 3. 176 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Wong Kei / New Chinese Kitchen / China Wok 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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