New Kwun Wah Chinese Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Tower Hamlets
New Kwun Wah 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
The rating dates from 12 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: 153 Manchester Road, London, E14 3DR
How it compares in Tower Hamlets
In Tower Hamlets, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so New Kwun Wah Chinese Takeaway sits behind roughly 2,519 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,059 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 460 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 175 | 6% | ← New Kwun Wah Chinese Takeaway | |
| 2 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 62 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 311 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 New Kwun Wah 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 New Kwun Wah Chinese Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Hardy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Angle Restaurant and Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| 15grams coffee house Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Alpha Childcare Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| 3Kobros Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Another Brother Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Aizah Thai & Cafe, Spicy Wok Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
Questions about New Kwun Wah Chinese Takeaway
What is New Kwun Wah Chinese Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
New Kwun Wah Chinese Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Tower Hamlets Council on 12 February 2026.
Is New Kwun Wah 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 New Kwun Wah Chinese Takeaway last inspected?
New Kwun Wah Chinese Takeaway was last inspected on 12 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tower Hamlets Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at New Kwun Wah 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 New Kwun Wah Chinese Takeaway compare to other places in Tower Hamlets?
72% of the 2,846 rated food businesses in Tower Hamlets hold the top rating of 5, while New Kwun Wah Chinese Takeaway holds a 3. 175 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tower Hamlets Council inspects New Kwun Wah 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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