Lung Sing Chinese Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Torbay
Lung Sing Chinese Takeaway holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 25 June 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: 33 Elmbank Road Paignton, TQ4 5NG
How it compares in Torbay
In Torbay, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Lung Sing Chinese Takeaway sits behind roughly 934 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 934 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 142 | 12% | ← Lung Sing Chinese Takeaway | |
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 29 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 364 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 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 Lung Sing 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 Lung Sing Chinese Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| CentrePeace Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Apples N Pears Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Golden Lily Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2024 |
| Cafe du Palais Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Beecroft Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2014 |
| Amber House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Coffee#1 Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
Questions about Lung Sing Chinese Takeaway
What is Lung Sing Chinese Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Lung Sing Chinese Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Torbay Council on 25 June 2025.
Is Lung Sing Chinese Takeaway safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lung Sing Chinese Takeaway last inspected?
Lung Sing Chinese Takeaway was last inspected on 25 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Torbay Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lung Sing Chinese Takeaway?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lung Sing Chinese Takeaway compare to other places in Torbay?
81% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, while Lung Sing Chinese Takeaway holds a 4. 142 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects Lung Sing 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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