South Cave Chinese Take Away food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · East Riding of Yorkshire
South Cave 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 11 June 2026, 2 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.
94% of rated food businesses in East Riding of Yorkshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all East Riding of Yorkshire ratings →
Address: 57 Market Place, South Cave, Brough, HU15 2AS
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How this rating has changed
South Cave Chinese Take Away has gone backwards: it held a 5 before its inspection on 11 June 2026, and now holds a 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 11 June 2026 | 5 4 | Worse |
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How it compares in East Riding of Yorkshire
In East Riding of Yorkshire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so South Cave Chinese Take Away sits behind roughly 2,518 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,518 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 305 | 10% | ← South Cave Chinese Take Away | |
| 3 out of 5 | 118 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 190 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 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 South Cave 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 South Cave Chinese Take Away, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bear Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 4 - Good | 13 May 2026 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 September 2022 |
| Oskars Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Fox & Coney Pub/bar/nightclub | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Cave Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Brambley Lodge Day Nursery School/college/university | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| South Cave CE VC Primary School School/college/university | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2026 |
| South Cave Kids Club Caring Premises | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
Questions about South Cave Chinese Take Away
What is South Cave Chinese Take Away's food hygiene rating?
South Cave Chinese Take Away has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Riding of Yorkshire Council on 11 June 2026.
Is South Cave 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 South Cave Chinese Take Away last inspected?
South Cave Chinese Take Away was last inspected on 11 June 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Riding of Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at South Cave Chinese Take Away?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does South Cave Chinese Take Away compare to other places in East Riding of Yorkshire?
84% of the 2,986 rated food businesses in East Riding of Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, while South Cave Chinese Take Away holds a 4. 305 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Riding of Yorkshire Council inspects South Cave 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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