Ruby Chinese Take Away food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Fareham
Ruby Chinese Take Away 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 15 July 2025, 11 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: 121 West Street, Portchester, Fareham, PO16 9UF
How it compares in Fareham
In Fareham, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Ruby Chinese Take Away sits behind roughly 619 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 619 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 9% | ← Ruby Chinese Take Away | |
| 3 out of 5 | 23 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 76 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 Ruby Chinese Take Away 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 Ruby Chinese Take Away, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al'S Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Big Discoveries Pre School Caring Premises | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Coffee Cup Portsmouth Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Breakfast Club For Pupils Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Castle Early Birds School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Castle Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| City Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Castle Early Bird Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2024 |
Questions about Ruby Chinese Take Away
What is Ruby Chinese Take Away's food hygiene rating?
Ruby Chinese Take Away has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Fareham Council on 15 July 2025.
Is Ruby Chinese Take Away 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 Ruby Chinese Take Away last inspected?
Ruby Chinese Take Away was last inspected on 15 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Fareham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ruby Chinese Take Away?
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 Ruby Chinese Take Away compare to other places in Fareham?
86% of the 717 rated food businesses in Fareham hold the top rating of 5, while Ruby Chinese Take Away holds a 4. 67 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Fareham Council inspects Ruby Chinese Take Away 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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