The Village Chinese Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Northumberland
The Village 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 2026, 2 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: Dudley Lane, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 6QL
How it compares in Northumberland
In Northumberland, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so The Village Chinese Takeaway sits behind roughly 2,993 nearby businesses. 2% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,779 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 67 | 2% | ← The Village Chinese Takeaway | |
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 397 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 The Village 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 The Village Chinese Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cramlington Working Mens Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2022 |
| Artique Emporium Retailers - other | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2022 |
| Blagdon Arms Northumberland Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Bus for Us Mobile caterer | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Cramlington Masonic Lodge Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Cramlington Voluntary Youth Project Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Cramlington Hillcrest School School/college/university | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Coltello Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
Questions about The Village Chinese Takeaway
What is The Village Chinese Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
The Village Chinese Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Northumberland Council on 13 May 2026.
Is The Village 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 The Village Chinese Takeaway last inspected?
The Village Chinese Takeaway was last inspected on 13 May 2026, 2 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 The Village 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 The Village Chinese Takeaway compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, while The Village Chinese Takeaway holds a 3. 67 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects The Village 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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