Po Lee Chinese Take-Away food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Hart
Po Lee Chinese Take-Away 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
The rating dates from 28 March 2025, 15 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: High Street, Hartley Wintney, Hook, RG27 8NY
How it compares in Hart
That puts Po Lee Chinese Take-Away among the 488 places in Hart holding top marks, 85% 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 | 488 | 85% | ← Po Lee Chinese Take-Away | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 68 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 49 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 Po Lee 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 Po Lee Chinese Take-Away, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Dyer Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Hartleys Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Organically Speaking Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Hartley Wintney Traditional Butchers Retailers - other | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 23 April 2026 |
| Courtyard Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Waggon And Horses Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Auriol Wines Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 22 July 2025 |
Questions about Po Lee Chinese Take-Away
What is Po Lee Chinese Take-Away's food hygiene rating?
Po Lee Chinese Take-Away has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hart Council on 28 March 2025.
Is Po Lee Chinese Take-Away 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 Po Lee Chinese Take-Away last inspected?
Po Lee Chinese Take-Away was last inspected on 28 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hart Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Po Lee Chinese Take-Away?
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 Po Lee Chinese Take-Away compare to other places in Hart?
85% of the 577 rated food businesses in Hart hold the top rating of 5, and Po Lee Chinese Take-Away is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hart Council inspects Po Lee 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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