Uncle Chen food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Tewkesbury
Uncle Chen holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 21 April 2026, 2 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: The Crown Inn, Shuthonger, Tewkesbury, GL20 6EF
How it compares in Tewkesbury
A 2 is rare: only 7 of 759 rated places in Tewkesbury score this low, about one in 108. By contrast 87% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 657 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ← Uncle Chen | |
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 33 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 Uncle Chen the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Uncle Chen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink Limited At Twyning County Primary School School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Marina Court Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Mitton Manor Garage Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Mitton News Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Inferno Brewery, Firepit Bar And Venue Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Caterlink Limited At Mitton Manor Primary School School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Chicago Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Halfords Traditional Butchers Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
Questions about Uncle Chen
What is Uncle Chen's food hygiene rating?
Uncle Chen has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Tewkesbury Council on 21 April 2026.
Is Uncle Chen safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Uncle Chen last inspected?
Uncle Chen was last inspected on 21 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tewkesbury Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Uncle Chen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Uncle Chen compare to other places in Tewkesbury?
87% of the 759 rated food businesses in Tewkesbury hold the top rating of 5, while Uncle Chen holds a 2. 7 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tewkesbury Council inspects Uncle Chen 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Tewkesbury, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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