Ho ho chinese take away food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Southwark
Ho ho chinese take away holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 8 October 2024, 21 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: 59, Southwark Park Road, SE16 3TY
How it compares in Southwark
In Southwark, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Ho ho chinese take away sits behind roughly 2,138 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,138 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 535 | 18% | ← Ho ho chinese take away | |
| 3 out of 5 | 226 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 56 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 251 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 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 Ho ho chinese take away 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 Ho ho chinese take away, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Abbey local Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2021 |
| Addis kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| 24 express Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| 1st place children's and parents centre Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Accent catering ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| 5 Steps Community Nursery Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
Questions about Ho ho chinese take away
What is Ho ho chinese take away's food hygiene rating?
Ho ho chinese take away has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Southwark Council on 8 October 2024.
Is Ho ho chinese take away safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ho ho chinese take away last inspected?
Ho ho chinese take away was last inspected on 8 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Southwark Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ho ho chinese take away?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Ho ho chinese take away compare to other places in Southwark?
72% of the 2,978 rated food businesses in Southwark hold the top rating of 5, while Ho ho chinese take away holds a 4. 535 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southwark Council inspects Ho ho chinese take away 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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