Wau Asian Kitchen food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Brighton and Hove
Wau Asian Kitchen 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 January 2025, 17 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: 181 Hangleton Way, Hove, BN3 8EY
How it compares in Brighton and Hove
That puts Wau Asian Kitchen among the 2,255 places in Brighton and Hove holding top marks, 82% 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 | 2,255 | 82% | ← Wau Asian Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 353 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 97 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 260 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Wau Asian Kitchen 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 Wau Asian Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Auckland Catering Butchers (Formerly Mill Butchers) Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2019 |
| Best Shop Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2022 |
| Aldrington Breakfast Club School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Aldrington C E Primary School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| 9 Vines Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2022 |
| Aldi Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2023 |
| Adapt Fitness Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2024 |
Questions about Wau Asian Kitchen
What is Wau Asian Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Wau Asian Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brighton and Hove Council on 21 January 2025.
Is Wau Asian Kitchen 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 Wau Asian Kitchen last inspected?
Wau Asian Kitchen was last inspected on 21 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Brighton and Hove Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Wau Asian Kitchen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Wau Asian Kitchen compare to other places in Brighton and Hove?
82% of the 2,751 rated food businesses in Brighton and Hove hold the top rating of 5, and Wau Asian Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brighton and Hove Council inspects Wau Asian Kitchen 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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