Hong Kong Express food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Isle of Wight
Hong Kong Express 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 February 2026, 5 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: 3 Esplanade, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 2DY
How it compares in Isle of Wight
In Isle of Wight, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Hong Kong Express sits behind roughly 1,303 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,042 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 261 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 139 | 9% | ← Hong Kong Express | |
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 208 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Express 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 Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chocolate Apothecary Ltd Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Little John Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Esplanade Ice Cream Parlour Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Ryde Gift Centre Retailers - other | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Craft IOW Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Greenhams Retailers - other | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| PO41 Coffee House - Ryde Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Coffee Nut Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2016 |
Questions about Hong Kong Express
What is Hong Kong Express's food hygiene rating?
Hong Kong Express has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Isle of Wight Council on 6 February 2026.
Is Hong Kong Express 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 Express last inspected?
Hong Kong Express was last inspected on 6 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Isle of Wight Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hong Kong Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Express compare to other places in Isle of Wight?
70% of the 1,479 rated food businesses in Isle of Wight hold the top rating of 5, while Hong Kong Express holds a 3. 139 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Isle of Wight Council inspects Hong Kong Express 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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