My Chinese Restaurant food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Ipswich
My Chinese Restaurant 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 21 September 2023, 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: MY Chinese Restaurant, 71 St Matthews Street, Ipswich, IP1 3EW
How it compares in Ipswich
That puts My Chinese Restaurant among the 989 places in Ipswich holding top marks, 95% 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 | 989 | 95% | ← My Chinese Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 41 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 76 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 My Chinese Restaurant 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 My Chinese Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bang Burger Takeaway/sandwich shop | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2023 |
| Brewers Arms Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2022 |
| Brighton The Corners Pub/bar/nightclub | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Bodrum Kebab House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Black Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2023 |
| Arlingtons Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2022 |
| Arcade Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2023 |
| Bakers and Baristas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2019 |
Questions about My Chinese Restaurant
What is My Chinese Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
My Chinese Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ipswich Council on 21 September 2023.
Is My Chinese Restaurant 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 My Chinese Restaurant last inspected?
My Chinese Restaurant was last inspected on 21 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ipswich Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at My Chinese Restaurant?
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 My Chinese Restaurant compare to other places in Ipswich?
95% of the 1,044 rated food businesses in Ipswich hold the top rating of 5, and My Chinese Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ipswich Council inspects My Chinese Restaurant 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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