China Express food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Antrim and Newtownabbey
China Express holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 10 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 76 Main Street, Ballytromery, Crumlin, BT29 4UU
How it compares in Antrim and Newtownabbey
In Antrim and Newtownabbey, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so China Express sits behind roughly 849 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 849 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 97 | 10% | ← China Express | |
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 116 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 China Express 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 China Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henrys Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Crane's Food Truck Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| McIlroys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Brothers Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 19 March 2024 |
| Sophias Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Crumlin Presbyterian Church, Other catering premises | at this address | Exempt | |
| 97 Flavour Street Takeaway/sandwich shop | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Russells Food and Drink Retailers - other | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
Questions about China Express
What is China Express's food hygiene rating?
China Express has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council on 10 January 2024.
Is China Express safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was China Express last inspected?
China Express was last inspected on 10 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at China Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does China Express compare to other places in Antrim and Newtownabbey?
87% of the 981 rated food businesses in Antrim and Newtownabbey hold the top rating of 5, while China Express holds a 4. 97 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council inspects China Express 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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