Hong Kong Chef

Essex

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 17 July 2026 by Colchester.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for Hong Kong Chef, from August 2023 to July 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2023 to 3 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of Hong Kong Chef.

Food hygiene rating history for Hong Kong Chef
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
15 August 2023	5 / 5	Very good
17 July 2026	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

Hong Kong Chef in Essex has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

23A London Road,
Stanway,
Essex,
CO3 0NR

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for Hong Kong Chef. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects Hong Kong Chef?

Food hygiene at Hong Kong Chef is inspected by Colchester, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at https://www.colchester.gov.uk/ or [email protected].

Questions about Hong Kong Chef

What is Hong Kong Chef’s food hygiene rating?

Hong Kong Chef has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 17 July 2026.

When was Hong Kong Chef last inspected?

Hong Kong Chef was last inspected by Colchester on 17 July 2026.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.