Mei Sum Chinese Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wyre Forest
Mei Sum Chinese Takeaway 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 22 January 2025, 17 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: 27 Load Street, Bewdley, Worcestershire, DY12 2AS
How it compares in Wyre Forest
In Wyre Forest, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Mei Sum Chinese Takeaway sits behind roughly 479 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 398 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 81 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 8% | ← Mei Sum Chinese Takeaway | |
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 220 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 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 Mei Sum 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 Mei Sum Chinese Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phillings Takeaway/sandwich shop | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Andrew Francis Butchers Retailers - other | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2023 |
| Piccolos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2023 |
| Happy Staffie Rescue Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2023 |
| Kimmy Loves Cake Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Merchants Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Ashleys Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Bewdley Farm Shop Retailers - other | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
Questions about Mei Sum Chinese Takeaway
What is Mei Sum Chinese Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Mei Sum Chinese Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Wyre Forest Council on 22 January 2025.
Is Mei Sum Chinese Takeaway 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 Mei Sum Chinese Takeaway last inspected?
Mei Sum Chinese Takeaway was last inspected on 22 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wyre Forest Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mei Sum Chinese Takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Mei Sum Chinese Takeaway compare to other places in Wyre Forest?
74% of the 540 rated food businesses in Wyre Forest hold the top rating of 5, while Mei Sum Chinese Takeaway holds a 3. 42 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wyre Forest Council inspects Mei Sum 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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