Southwold And Reydon Chinese Take Away food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · East Suffolk
Southwold And Reydon 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 16 March 2026, 3 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: 22 Fountain Way, Reydon, Southwold, IP18 6SZ
How it compares in East Suffolk
In East Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Southwold And Reydon Chinese Take Away sits behind roughly 2,207 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,994 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ← Southwold And Reydon Chinese Take Away | |
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 201 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 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 Southwold And Reydon 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 Southwold And Reydon Chinese Take Away, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| YouDrink Retailers - other | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2022 |
| Pigs In Blankets Retailers - other | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2023 |
| The Grain Shed Pub/bar/nightclub | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Boyden Stores Retailers - other | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2020 |
| Taylorshaw At Reydon Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Bridgefoot Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2021 |
| Reydon And Southwold Community Pantry & Fridge Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2023 |
| The Randolph Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 19 March 2026 |
Questions about Southwold And Reydon Chinese Take Away
What is Southwold And Reydon Chinese Take Away's food hygiene rating?
Southwold And Reydon Chinese Take Away has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by East Suffolk Council on 16 March 2026.
Is Southwold And Reydon 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 Southwold And Reydon Chinese Take Away last inspected?
Southwold And Reydon Chinese Take Away was last inspected on 16 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Southwold And Reydon Chinese Take Away?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Southwold And Reydon Chinese Take Away compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,318 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while Southwold And Reydon Chinese Take Away holds a 3. 71 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Southwold And Reydon 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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