Ming Garden Chinese Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Sunderland
Ming Garden 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 6 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 8 Blind Lane, Silksworth, Sunderland, SR3 1AT
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts Ming Garden Chinese Takeaway among the 1,634 places in Sunderland holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,634 | 84% | ← Ming Garden Chinese Takeaway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 193 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 365 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Ming Garden 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 Ming Garden Chinese Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Bar/Signatures Italian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Aunt Maud's Tasty Dinners Takeaway/sandwich shop | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Alibaba Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2018 |
| Bryony Lodge Carehome Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
Questions about Ming Garden Chinese Takeaway
What is Ming Garden Chinese Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Ming Garden Chinese Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 6 August 2024.
Is Ming Garden 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 Ming Garden Chinese Takeaway last inspected?
Ming Garden Chinese Takeaway was last inspected on 6 August 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sunderland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ming Garden Chinese Takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ming Garden Chinese Takeaway compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and Ming Garden Chinese Takeaway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects Ming Garden 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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