Hot Wok food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Chelmsford
Hot Wok holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Hot Wok was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Woodham Palace, 1 Reeves Way, South Woodham Ferrers, CM3 5XF
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts Hot Wok among the 1,343 places in Chelmsford holding top marks, 92% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,343 | 92% | ← Hot Wok | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 86 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 143 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
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 Hot Wok 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 Hot Wok, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Allied Pharmacy South Woodham Ferrers Retailers - other | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Chillis Indian Fusion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Churchills Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Hotwok Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| New Town Chinese Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Butlers Traditional Sweet Shop Retailers - other | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2023 |
| EKA Martial Arts Academy Other catering premises | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
Questions about Hot Wok
What is Hot Wok's food hygiene rating?
Hot Wok has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 20 May 2026.
Is Hot Wok safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hot Wok last inspected?
Hot Wok was last inspected on 20 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chelmsford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hot Wok?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hot Wok compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,463 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and Hot Wok is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Hot Wok 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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