Hong Kong Chef food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Braintree
Hong Kong Chef 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 17 November 2025, 7 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: 13 Manor Street, Braintree, Essex, CM7 3HW
How it compares in Braintree
That puts Hong Kong Chef among the 980 places in Braintree 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 | 980 | 85% | ← Hong Kong Chef | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 111 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Hong Kong Chef, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Braintree Museum Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| China Village Takeaway/sandwich shop | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Braintree And Bocking Constitutional Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| Cross Road Care Caring Premises | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2019 |
| Elim Church Other catering premises | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Ethica Coffee Company Mobile caterer | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Braintree Food & Wine Retailers - other | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2022 |
Questions about Hong Kong Chef
What is Hong Kong Chef's food hygiene rating?
Hong Kong Chef has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 17 November 2025.
Is Hong Kong Chef 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 Hong Kong Chef last inspected?
Hong Kong Chef was last inspected on 17 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Braintree Council rather than by the business.
How does Hong Kong Chef compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and Hong Kong Chef is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Hong Kong Chef 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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