Hong Kong Take Away food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Maldon
Hong Kong Take Away 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 16 May 2025, 13 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: 16 High Street, Southminster, Essex, CM0 7AA
How it compares in Maldon
In Maldon, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Hong Kong Take Away sits behind roughly 557 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 517 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 40 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 5% | ← Hong Kong Take Away | |
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 89 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 Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong Take Away, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Oasis Indian Dining Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Bits'n'Bobs Tea Room & Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| The Kings Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Ettie's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Memorial Hall Other catering premises | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Jasmin Oriental Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Amanda's Kitchen Other catering premises | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
Questions about Hong Kong Take Away
What is Hong Kong Take Away's food hygiene rating?
Hong Kong Take Away has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Maldon Council on 16 May 2025.
Is Hong Kong Take Away 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 Hong Kong Take Away last inspected?
Hong Kong Take Away was last inspected on 16 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Maldon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hong Kong Take Away?
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 Hong Kong Take Away compare to other places in Maldon?
88% of the 588 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, while Hong Kong Take Away holds a 3. 27 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon Council inspects Hong Kong 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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