Asterbourne Chinese Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Tendring
Asterbourne Chinese Takeaway 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 7 January 2026, 6 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: 59 Coppins Road, Clacton On Sea, Essex, CO15 3HT
How it compares in Tendring
In Tendring, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so Asterbourne Chinese Takeaway sits behind roughly 775 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 775 | 67% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 221 | 19% | ← Asterbourne Chinese Takeaway | |
| 3 out of 5 | 105 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 32 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 124 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Good
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 Asterbourne Chinese 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 Asterbourne Chinese Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Grove Kindergarten Caring Premises | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Amy's Pub/bar/nightclub | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Clacton Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Eat One 8 One Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2024 |
| Coffee and Comics Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2025 |
| Bread and Butter Takeaway/sandwich shop | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| Comrades Sports and Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Essex Kebabs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
Questions about Asterbourne Chinese Takeaway
What is Asterbourne Chinese Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Asterbourne Chinese Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tendring Council on 7 January 2026.
Is Asterbourne Chinese Takeaway 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 Asterbourne Chinese Takeaway last inspected?
Asterbourne Chinese Takeaway was last inspected on 7 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tendring Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Asterbourne Chinese Takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Asterbourne Chinese Takeaway compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, while Asterbourne Chinese Takeaway holds a 4. 221 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects Asterbourne 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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