Four Seasons Chinese Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Gloucestershire
Four Seasons 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
The rating dates from 20 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: 23 Cleeve Wood Road, Downend, Bristol, BS16 2SF
How it compares in South Gloucestershire
A 2 is rare: only 22 of 1,672 rated places in South Gloucestershire score this low, about one in 76. By contrast 84% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,401 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 172 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ← Four Seasons Chinese Takeaway | |
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 435 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Four Seasons Chinese Takeaway the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. 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 Four Seasons Chinese Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Acorn Care Providers Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2024 |
| Abm Catering At Christ Church C E Infant School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| AIP C/O St Augustines Of Canterbury Catholic Primary School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Abm Catering @ Christ Church CofE Junior School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Brunelcare Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Areeshaz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| 10 + One Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
Questions about Four Seasons Chinese Takeaway
What is Four Seasons Chinese Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Four Seasons Chinese Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by South Gloucestershire Council on 20 February 2026.
Is Four Seasons 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 Four Seasons Chinese Takeaway last inspected?
Four Seasons Chinese Takeaway was last inspected on 20 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Gloucestershire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Four Seasons Chinese Takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Four Seasons Chinese Takeaway compare to other places in South Gloucestershire?
84% of the 1,672 rated food businesses in South Gloucestershire hold the top rating of 5, while Four Seasons Chinese Takeaway holds a 2. 22 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Gloucestershire Council inspects Four Seasons 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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Is this your business?
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 South Gloucestershire, 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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