Tang Xuan Chinese Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Torbay
Tang Xuan 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
This is a fresh result: Tang Xuan Chinese Takeaway was inspected on 8 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 42 St Michaels Road Paignton, TQ4 5LR
How it compares in Torbay
In Torbay, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Tang Xuan 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% | ← Tang Xuan 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 Tang Xuan 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 Tang Xuan 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 |
| Amber House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Beecroft Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2014 |
| Earlston House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Braeside@Sunflowers Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Apples N Pears Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Cafe du Palais Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Belle Vue Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
Questions about Tang Xuan Chinese Takeaway
What is Tang Xuan Chinese Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Tang Xuan Chinese Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Torbay Council on 8 June 2026.
Is Tang Xuan 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 Tang Xuan Chinese Takeaway last inspected?
Tang Xuan Chinese Takeaway was last inspected on 8 June 2026, a month 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 Tang Xuan 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 Tang Xuan 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 Tang Xuan Chinese Takeaway holds a 4. 142 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects Tang Xuan 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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