Chan's Chinese Take-away food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Dorset
Chan's Chinese Take-away 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 30 September 2025, 9 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: 3 High Street, Gillingham, SP8 4AA
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Chan's Chinese Take-away among the 3,808 places in Dorset holding top marks, 95% 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 | 3,808 | 95% | ← Chan's Chinese Take-away | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,119 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 Chan's Chinese Take-away 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 Chan's Chinese Take-away, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gillingham Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Netplay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2020 |
| Poppins Cafe Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Red Lion Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Rose Cafe and Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 30 January 2025 |
| Kool Things Retailers - other | 51 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Dudley Taylor Retailers - other | 61 yards away | Exempt | |
| Gillingham Community Church Other catering premises | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
Questions about Chan's Chinese Take-away
What is Chan's Chinese Take-away's food hygiene rating?
Chan's Chinese Take-away has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 30 September 2025.
Is Chan's Chinese Take-away 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 Chan's Chinese Take-away last inspected?
Chan's Chinese Take-away was last inspected on 30 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chan's Chinese Take-away?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Chan's Chinese Take-away compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Chan's Chinese Take-away is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Chan's Chinese Take-away 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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