Wongs food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Mid Suffolk
Wongs holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 8 August 2025, 11 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Wongs Chinese Ltd 1 Station Yard, Needham Market, Ipswich, IP6 8AS
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
A 2 is rare: only 3 of 728 rated places in Mid Suffolk score this low, about one in 243. By contrast 86% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 623 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ← Wongs | |
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 122 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- 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 Wongs the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Wongs, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGA Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| The Rampant Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Olive Tree Other catering premises | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Huseyin Kara Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| The Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| The Angel Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 146 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 March 2026 |
| Uvedale Hall Residential Home Caring Premises | 165 yards away | 4 - Good | 24 March 2026 |
| NEEDHAMNEST LTD (Needham Nest) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 216 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Wongs
What is Wongs's food hygiene rating?
Wongs has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 8 August 2025.
Is Wongs safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Wongs last inspected?
Wongs was last inspected on 8 August 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Wongs?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", 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 Wongs compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 728 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while Wongs holds a 2. 3 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects Wongs 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Mid Suffolk, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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