Ho-Lok Chinese Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Tendring
Ho-Lok Chinese 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
This rating dates from 8 October 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 289 Old Road, Clacton On Sea, Essex, CO15 3NR
How it compares in Tendring
In Tendring, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so Ho-Lok Chinese Takeaway sits behind roughly 996 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 775 | 67% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 221 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 105 | 9% | ← Ho-Lok Chinese Takeaway | |
| 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 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 Ho-Lok 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 Ho-Lok Chinese Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comrades Sports and Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| ASN Assertive Outreach and Consultancy Ltd Caring Premises | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Amy's Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Clacton Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Eat One 8 One Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2024 |
| Bread and Butter Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| Coffee and Comics Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2025 |
Questions about Ho-Lok Chinese Takeaway
What is Ho-Lok Chinese Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Ho-Lok Chinese Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Tendring Council on 8 October 2024.
Is Ho-Lok Chinese 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 Ho-Lok Chinese Takeaway last inspected?
Ho-Lok Chinese Takeaway was last inspected on 8 October 2024, 21 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 Ho-Lok Chinese Takeaway?
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 Ho-Lok 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 Ho-Lok Chinese Takeaway holds a 3. 105 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects Ho-Lok 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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