Cheungs Chinese Take Away food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · West Lancashire
Cheungs Chinese Take Away 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
The rating dates from 25 March 2026, 3 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: 128 Burscough Street, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 2EY
How it compares in West Lancashire
In West Lancashire, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Cheungs Chinese Take Away sits behind roughly 763 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 664 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 99 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 55 | 7% | ← Cheungs Chinese Take Away | |
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 99 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 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 Cheungs Chinese Take Away 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 Cheungs Chinese Take Away, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grimshaw Lane Dairies Distributors/Transporters | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2023 |
| Martin's Caterers Other catering premises | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2024 |
| Brake Coffee & Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Iceland Food Warehouse Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| JJs Jungle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
Questions about Cheungs Chinese Take Away
What is Cheungs Chinese Take Away's food hygiene rating?
Cheungs Chinese Take Away has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by West Lancashire Council on 25 March 2026.
Is Cheungs Chinese Take Away 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 Cheungs Chinese Take Away last inspected?
Cheungs Chinese Take Away was last inspected on 25 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Lancashire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cheungs Chinese Take Away?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cheungs Chinese Take Away compare to other places in West Lancashire?
80% of the 833 rated food businesses in West Lancashire hold the top rating of 5, while Cheungs Chinese Take Away holds a 3. 55 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire Council inspects Cheungs Chinese Take Away 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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