Hong Kong Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Southend-On-Sea
Hong Kong Takeaway holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 6 November 2025, 8 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: 99 Broadway, Leigh-On-Sea, Essex, SS9 1PG
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
In Southend-On-Sea, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Hong Kong Takeaway sits behind roughly 1,216 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 973 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 243 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 119 | 9% | ← Hong Kong Takeaway | |
| 2 out of 5 | 35 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 105 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 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 Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brick Lane Bagel House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Cake @ Annas Plants Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| AGH Event Bars Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2023 |
| Bocca Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Cafe Vino Pub/bar/nightclub | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2024 |
| Barlow And Fields Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Cantina Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Boatyard Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
Questions about Hong Kong Takeaway
What is Hong Kong Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Hong Kong Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 6 November 2025.
Is Hong Kong Takeaway safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Hong Kong Takeaway last inspected?
Hong Kong Takeaway was last inspected on 6 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Southend-On-Sea Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hong Kong Takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Hong Kong Takeaway compare to other places in Southend-On-Sea?
70% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Southend-On-Sea hold the top rating of 5, while Hong Kong Takeaway holds a 3. 119 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects Hong Kong 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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