Good Luck Chinese Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · East Cambridgeshire
Good Luck Chinese Takeaway holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Good Luck Chinese Takeaway was inspected on 21 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 3% of rated food businesses in East Cambridgeshire score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all East Cambridgeshire ratings →
Address: 2A Brook Dam Lane, Soham, Ely, CB7 5HZ
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How this rating has changed
Good Luck Chinese Takeaway has gone backwards: it held a 4 before its inspection on 21 July 2026, and now holds a 2. A rating of 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 21 July 2026 | 4 2 | Worse |
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How it compares in East Cambridgeshire
A 2 is rare: only 16 of 700 rated places in East Cambridgeshire score this low, about one in 44. By contrast 83% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 579 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 64 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 36 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ← Good Luck Chinese Takeaway | |
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 95 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 Good Luck Chinese Takeaway the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Good Luck Chinese Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAZ Indian Restaurant Takeaway/sandwich shop | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| The Ship Pub/bar/nightclub | 61 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 September 2015 |
| Ali's Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Propacod Takeaway/sandwich shop | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Soham Kebab & Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Soham Kebab & Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 86 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Kings Mobile caterer | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| The Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
Questions about Good Luck Chinese Takeaway
What is Good Luck Chinese Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Good Luck Chinese Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by East Cambridgeshire Council on 21 July 2026.
Is Good Luck Chinese Takeaway safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Good Luck Chinese Takeaway last inspected?
Good Luck Chinese Takeaway was last inspected on 21 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Cambridgeshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Good Luck Chinese Takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Good Luck Chinese Takeaway compare to other places in East Cambridgeshire?
83% of the 700 rated food businesses in East Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, while Good Luck Chinese Takeaway holds a 2. 16 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Cambridgeshire Council inspects Good Luck 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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A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at East Cambridgeshire, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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