Wai Yin Chinese Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Maidstone
Wai Yin Chinese Takeaway 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 20 November 2024, 19 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: Maidstone Road, Wateringbury, Kent, ME18 5EH
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts Wai Yin Chinese Takeaway among the 1,136 places in Maidstone 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 | 1,136 | 82% | ← Wai Yin Chinese Takeaway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 165 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 61 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 65 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 Very 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 Wai Yin 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 Wai Yin Chinese Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Railway Pub/bar/nightclub | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| The Handy Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2024 |
| Caterlink Ltd At Wateringbury Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Wateringbury Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Where Memories Meet Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Wateringbury Post Office Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Wateringbury Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 20 May 2022 |
| Whiteoaks Senior Living Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
Questions about Wai Yin Chinese Takeaway
What is Wai Yin Chinese Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Wai Yin Chinese Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 20 November 2024.
Is Wai Yin Chinese Takeaway 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 Wai Yin Chinese Takeaway last inspected?
Wai Yin Chinese Takeaway was last inspected on 20 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Maidstone Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Wai Yin Chinese Takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wai Yin Chinese Takeaway compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and Wai Yin Chinese Takeaway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Wai Yin 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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