The Big Bamboo Lite Chinese Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Rushcliffe
The Big Bamboo Lite Chinese Takeaway holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This rating dates from 11 November 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: The Big Bamboo, 38 Gordon Road, West Bridgford, NG2 5LN
How it compares in Rushcliffe
In Rushcliffe, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Big Bamboo Lite Chinese Takeaway sits behind roughly 747 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 666 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 81 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 38 | 5% | ← The Big Bamboo Lite Chinese Takeaway | |
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 131 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 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 The Big Bamboo Lite 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 The Big Bamboo Lite Chinese Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shops Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Baujis/Kulla Lanka/Ceylon Soul/Love Lanka Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2024 |
| All About Children - Leo's Children's Nursery West Bridgford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Because We Care Ltd Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| ATC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Baba Dough Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Beeches Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
Questions about The Big Bamboo Lite Chinese Takeaway
What is The Big Bamboo Lite Chinese Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
The Big Bamboo Lite Chinese Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Rushcliffe Council on 11 November 2024.
Is The Big Bamboo Lite Chinese Takeaway safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Big Bamboo Lite Chinese Takeaway last inspected?
The Big Bamboo Lite Chinese Takeaway was last inspected on 11 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rushcliffe Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Big Bamboo Lite Chinese Takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 The Big Bamboo Lite Chinese Takeaway compare to other places in Rushcliffe?
83% of the 803 rated food businesses in Rushcliffe hold the top rating of 5, while The Big Bamboo Lite Chinese Takeaway holds a 3. 38 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rushcliffe Council inspects The Big Bamboo Lite 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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