Lee Hing food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Rochdale
Lee Hing holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 71 York Street, Heywood, OL10 4NR
How it compares in Rochdale
That puts Lee Hing among the 1,090 places in Rochdale holding top marks, 73% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,090 | 73% | ← Lee Hing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 79 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 54 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 402 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Lee Hing 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 Lee Hing, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berties Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Brunch Takeaway/sandwich shop | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Balloons and Scents Retailers - other | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Cody's Creations Retailers - other | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Bella Sera Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| B & M Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
Questions about Lee Hing
What is Lee Hing's food hygiene rating?
Lee Hing has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rochdale Council on 26 June 2024.
Is Lee Hing safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lee Hing last inspected?
Lee Hing was last inspected on 26 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rochdale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lee Hing?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lee Hing compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,494 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, and Lee Hing is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects Lee Hing 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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