Southway Chinese Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Plymouth City
Southway Chinese Takeaway 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 26 February 2026, 4 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: 347 Southway Drive, Plymouth, PL6 6QR
How it compares in Plymouth City
That puts Southway Chinese Takeaway among the 1,270 places in Plymouth City holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,270 | 78% | ← Southway Chinese Takeaway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 97 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 34 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | 1% |
A further 153 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Southway Chinese Takeaway 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 Southway Chinese Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Durnford Society Ltd Caring Premises | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| CATERed at Oakwood Primary School School/college/university | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2019 |
| CATERed at Beechwood Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2019 |
| 14Forty Compass Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2020 |
| Derriford Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| CATERed at Widewell Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2019 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2023 |
Questions about Southway Chinese Takeaway
What is Southway Chinese Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Southway Chinese Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Plymouth City Council on 26 February 2026.
Is Southway Chinese Takeaway 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 Southway Chinese Takeaway last inspected?
Southway Chinese Takeaway was last inspected on 26 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Plymouth City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Southway Chinese Takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Southway Chinese Takeaway compare to other places in Plymouth City?
78% of the 1,630 rated food businesses in Plymouth City hold the top rating of 5, and Southway Chinese Takeaway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects Southway 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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