Malaysia Chef food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · West Berkshire
Malaysia Chef 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 30 April 2025, 14 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: 14 Hildens Drive, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 5HU
How it compares in West Berkshire
That puts Malaysia Chef among the 932 places in West Berkshire holding top marks, 86% 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 | 932 | 86% | ← Malaysia Chef | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 93 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 163 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 Malaysia Chef 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 Malaysia Chef, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blip Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Caterlink at Park Lane Primary Junior School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Cake and Beyond Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Choice Care Group At Boxgrove House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Goldilocks Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Choice Care Group At Little Heath Court Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Asda Service Station Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
Questions about Malaysia Chef
What is Malaysia Chef's food hygiene rating?
Malaysia Chef has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Berkshire Council on 30 April 2025.
Is Malaysia Chef 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 Malaysia Chef last inspected?
Malaysia Chef was last inspected on 30 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Berkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Malaysia Chef?
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 Malaysia Chef compare to other places in West Berkshire?
86% of the 1,090 rated food businesses in West Berkshire hold the top rating of 5, and Malaysia Chef is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects Malaysia Chef 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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