Barwell Chinese Take Away food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Hinckley and Bosworth
Barwell 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 10 July 2025, 12 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: 51 High Street, Barwell, Leicester, LE9 8DS
How it compares in Hinckley and Bosworth
In Hinckley and Bosworth, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Barwell Chinese Take Away sits behind roughly 777 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 680 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 97 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ← Barwell Chinese Take Away | |
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 109 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 Barwell 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 Barwell Chinese Take Away, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barwell C Of E Academy School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Breakfast Club And Early Birds/Nightingales Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Barwell Indian Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Chris's Fish 'N' Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Blacksmiths Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2023 |
| Barwell Constitutional Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Crustys Of Barwell Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Barwell Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
Questions about Barwell Chinese Take Away
What is Barwell Chinese Take Away's food hygiene rating?
Barwell Chinese Take Away has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Hinckley and Bosworth Council on 10 July 2025.
Is Barwell 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 Barwell Chinese Take Away last inspected?
Barwell Chinese Take Away was last inspected on 10 July 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hinckley and Bosworth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Barwell 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Barwell Chinese Take Away compare to other places in Hinckley and Bosworth?
84% of the 810 rated food businesses in Hinckley and Bosworth hold the top rating of 5, while Barwell Chinese Take Away holds a 3. 27 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hinckley and Bosworth Council inspects Barwell 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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