Mei's Chinese food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Newark and Sherwood
Mei's Chinese 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: Mei's Chinese was inspected on 20 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
94% of rated food businesses in Newark and Sherwood score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Newark and Sherwood ratings →
Address: Mei's Chinese Takeaway, 5 Sherwood Parade, Kirklington Road, NG21 0JP
How this rating has changed
Mei's Chinese was re-inspected on 20 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 20 August 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Newark and Sherwood
That puts Mei's Chinese among the 907 places in Newark and Sherwood holding top marks, 86% 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 | 907 | 86% | ← Mei's Chinese | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 85 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 97 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 Very 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 Mei's Chinese 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's Chinese, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Social Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Rainworth Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Go Local Extra Retailers - other | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Little Nippers At Python Hill Caring Premises | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Python Hill Academy School/college/university | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| The Inkpot Partnership Pub/bar/nightclub | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2022 |
| 2 Fat Chefs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Perrys Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
Questions about Mei's Chinese
What is Mei's Chinese's food hygiene rating?
Mei's Chinese has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newark and Sherwood Council on 20 August 2026.
Is Mei's Chinese 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 Mei's Chinese last inspected?
Mei's Chinese was last inspected on 20 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newark and Sherwood Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mei's Chinese?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mei's Chinese compare to other places in Newark and Sherwood?
86% of the 1,054 rated food businesses in Newark and Sherwood hold the top rating of 5, and Mei's Chinese is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newark and Sherwood Council inspects Mei's Chinese 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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