Mei Lai food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Teignbridge
Mei Lai 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 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 50 Exeter Road Dawlish Devon, EX7 0AQ
How it compares in Teignbridge
That puts Mei Lai among the 1,034 places in Teignbridge holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,034 | 89% | ← Mei Lai | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 36 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 166 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 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 Mei Lai 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 Mei Lai, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter Road Post Office Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Marina Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Impact Food Group At Dawlish Community College School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Gatehouse Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Golden Sands Holiday Park - Catering Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Lee's Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Buddy's @ Redrock Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Harrisons Amusements Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2024 |
Questions about Mei Lai
What is Mei Lai's food hygiene rating?
Mei Lai has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Teignbridge Council on 26 September 2024.
Is Mei Lai 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 Mei Lai last inspected?
Mei Lai was last inspected on 26 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Teignbridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mei Lai?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mei Lai compare to other places in Teignbridge?
89% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Teignbridge hold the top rating of 5, and Mei Lai is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Teignbridge Council inspects Mei Lai 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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