Shanghai Way food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Harborough
Shanghai Way holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 14 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Chef, 2 Lathkill Street, Market Harborough, LE16 9EY
How it compares in Harborough
In Harborough, 93% of rated places manage a 5, so Shanghai Way sits behind roughly 679 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 679 | 93% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 39 | 5% | ← Shanghai Way | |
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Shanghai Way 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 Shanghai Way, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Go Cornish Mobile Bar Co Mobile caterer | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2019 |
| Coffee \& Cake Dept Other catering premises | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2021 |
| Harborough Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| John Ross And Son Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Caterpillar Day Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Heron's Lodge Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Lenthall House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Londis Western Avenue Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2018 |
Questions about Shanghai Way
What is Shanghai Way's food hygiene rating?
Shanghai Way has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Harborough Council on 14 November 2024.
Is Shanghai Way safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shanghai Way last inspected?
Shanghai Way was last inspected on 14 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Harborough Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shanghai Way?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shanghai Way compare to other places in Harborough?
93% of the 732 rated food businesses in Harborough hold the top rating of 5, while Shanghai Way holds a 4. 39 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Harborough Council inspects Shanghai Way 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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