Mr Chans Chinese Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Redbridge
Mr Chans 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
This rating dates from 20 November 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 437 High Road, IG8 0XE
How it compares in Redbridge
A 2 is rare: only 38 of 1,781 rated places in Redbridge score this low, about one in 47. By contrast 66% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,176 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 269 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 209 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 38 | 2% | ← Mr Chans Chinese Takeaway | |
| 1 out of 5 | 84 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 371 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 Mr Chans Chinese Takeaway the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. 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 Mr Chans Chinese Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avon House School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Bread and Marmalade Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Belgique (Woodford) Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Aroma supermarket Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Bright Horizons Woodlands Woodford Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Brookfield House School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Bancrofts School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Bright Horizons Highams Park Day Nursery & Preschool Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
Questions about Mr Chans Chinese Takeaway
What is Mr Chans Chinese Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Mr Chans Chinese Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Redbridge Council on 20 November 2024.
Is Mr Chans 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 Mr Chans Chinese Takeaway last inspected?
Mr Chans Chinese Takeaway was last inspected on 20 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Redbridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mr Chans Chinese Takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mr Chans Chinese Takeaway compare to other places in Redbridge?
66% of the 1,781 rated food businesses in Redbridge hold the top rating of 5, while Mr Chans Chinese Takeaway holds a 2. 38 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Redbridge Council inspects Mr Chans 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 Redbridge, 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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