Village Chinese food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Castle Point
Village Chinese 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 9 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: 350 Long Road, Canvey Island, Essex, SS8 0JU
How it compares in Castle Point
That puts Village Chinese among the 452 places in Castle Point holding top marks, 92% 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 | 452 | 92% | ← Village Chinese | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 27 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 45 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 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 Village Chinese 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 Village Chinese, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambika Lodge Care Home Caring Premises | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| BP Londis Retailers - other | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Canvey Infants & Junior School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Brad Simpson's Events Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Cornelius Vermuyden School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Crispy Cod & Tasty Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Elliotts Upper Crust Catering Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Canvey Day Opportunity Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
Questions about Village Chinese
What is Village Chinese's food hygiene rating?
Village Chinese has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Castle Point Council on 9 October 2024.
Is Village Chinese 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 Village Chinese last inspected?
Village Chinese was last inspected on 9 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Castle Point Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Village Chinese?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Village Chinese compare to other places in Castle Point?
92% of the 491 rated food businesses in Castle Point hold the top rating of 5, and Village Chinese is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Castle Point Council inspects Village Chinese 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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