The Zero-Out-of-Five Food Hygiene Rating for Southampton's Magic Chef Chinese Takeaway

Key Highlights :

1. A Chinese takeaway in Southampton has been given a new zero-out-of-five food hygiene rating.

2. The cleanliness and condition of facilities and building required “urgent improvement”.

3. Standards found at the time of inspection further show that hygienic food handling required “improvement” while the takeaway’s management of food safety needed “major improvement.”

4. The food hygiene rating reflects the standards of food hygiene found on the date of the inspection by the local authority.

     Residents of Southampton were recently shocked to learn that the popular Magic Chef Chinese Takeaway located in Shirley Road had been given the lowest possible food hygiene rating following an inspection on Monday, May 22. According to the Food Standards Agency’s website, the cleanliness and condition of facilities and building required “urgent improvement” while hygienic food handling and management of food safety both required “improvement” and “major improvement” respectively.

     The Daily Echo contacted Magic Chef for a response, however they declined to comment. This low food hygiene rating has left many locals feeling concerned about the quality of food being served at the takeaway. It is important to note that the food hygiene rating reflects the standards of food hygiene found on the date of the inspection by the local authority and is not a guide to food quality.

     It is essential that establishments such as Magic Chef take the necessary steps to improve their food hygiene rating and ensure that their customers are served food that is safe and of the highest quality. The local authority will continue to inspect the takeaway in order to monitor the progress and improvements being made.

     It is also important that customers remain vigilant and aware of the food hygiene ratings of their local takeaways. The Food Standards Agency website provides detailed information about the food hygiene ratings of all takeaways in the UK, so customers can make informed decisions about where to eat.

     The health and safety of customers is paramount and it is reassuring to know that the local authority is taking steps to ensure that establishments such as Magic Chef are providing food that is safe to eat. We hope that Magic Chef will take the necessary steps to improve their food hygiene rating in order to provide their customers with the best possible service.

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