Chopsticks Chinese Take-away food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Herefordshire
Chopsticks Chinese Take-away 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 30 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.
Only 1% of rated food businesses in Herefordshire score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Herefordshire ratings →
Address: 17 Etnam Street, HR6 8AE
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How this rating has changed
Chopsticks Chinese Take-away has gone backwards: it held a 4 before its inspection on 30 June 2026, and now holds a 2. A rating of 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 30 June 2026 | 4 2 | Worse |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Herefordshire
A 2 is rare: only 22 of 1,572 rated places in Herefordshire score this low, about one in 71. By contrast 78% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,222 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 109 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ← Chopsticks Chinese Take-away | |
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 207 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 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 Chopsticks Chinese Take-away the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and 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 Chopsticks Chinese Take-away, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Etnam News Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2014 |
| The Bell Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Jalalabad Leominster Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 28 November 2024 |
| The Chequers Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 4 - Good | 5 April 2022 |
| Leominster Baptist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| BB & C Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2023 |
| Waverley House Care Home Caring Premises | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Ye Olde Sweet Shop Retailers - other | 142 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 October 2024 |
Questions about Chopsticks Chinese Take-away
What is Chopsticks Chinese Take-away's food hygiene rating?
Chopsticks Chinese Take-away has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Herefordshire Council on 30 June 2026.
Is Chopsticks Chinese Take-away 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 Chopsticks Chinese Take-away last inspected?
Chopsticks Chinese Take-away was last inspected on 30 June 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Herefordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chopsticks Chinese Take-away?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", 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 Chopsticks Chinese Take-away compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,572 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Chopsticks Chinese Take-away holds a 2. 22 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Chopsticks 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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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 Herefordshire, 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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