Merton Way Chinese Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Northumberland
Merton Way Chinese Takeaway 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 13 May 2025, 13 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: 26 Merton Road, Ponteland, Northumberland, NE20 9PY
How it compares in Northumberland
In Northumberland, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Merton Way Chinese Takeaway sits behind roughly 2,989 nearby businesses. 2% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,775 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 67 | 2% | ← Merton Way Chinese Takeaway | |
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 393 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Merton Way 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 Merton Way Chinese Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elliott's of Ponteland Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Gills Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Lorenzo's Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Mogul Raj Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| One Stop Stores Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Ponteland Post Office Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Samms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Parklands Chemists Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt |
Questions about Merton Way Chinese Takeaway
What is Merton Way Chinese Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Merton Way Chinese Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Northumberland Council on 13 May 2025.
Is Merton Way Chinese Takeaway 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 Merton Way Chinese Takeaway last inspected?
Merton Way Chinese Takeaway was last inspected on 13 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Northumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Merton Way Chinese Takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Merton Way Chinese Takeaway compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, while Merton Way Chinese Takeaway holds a 3. 67 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Merton Way 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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