The China Garden food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Shropshire
The China Garden holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 October 2025, 8 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: 2 New Road, Ludlow, SY8 2NX
How it compares in Shropshire
That puts The China Garden among the 2,512 places in Shropshire holding top marks, 88% 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 | 2,512 | 88% | ← The China Garden | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 223 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 249 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 Very 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 The China Garden 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 The China Garden, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beauty Centre Retailers - other | 14 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Cafe V Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 18 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 May 2026 |
| Hendra Healthcare Ludlow Limited Caring Premises | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| The Bridge Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2024 |
| Livesey Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 17 October 2025 |
| Ludlow Street Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| The Unicorn Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Gather Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
Questions about The China Garden
What is The China Garden's food hygiene rating?
The China Garden has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire Council on 15 October 2025.
Is The China Garden 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The China Garden last inspected?
The China Garden was last inspected on 15 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Shropshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The China Garden?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 The China Garden compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, and The China Garden is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects The China Garden 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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