China House food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Ceredigion
China House 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 21 January 2026, 5 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: Pendre, Bow Street, SY24 5BQ
How it compares in Ceredigion
In Ceredigion, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so China House sits behind roughly 688 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 688 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 165 | 17% | ← China House | |
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 132 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 House 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 House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberystwyth Soft Drinks Ltd Distributors/Transporters | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2018 |
| Cylch Meithrin Rhydypennau Caring Premises | 205 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 November 2023 |
| Ysgol Gynradd Rhydypennau School/college/university | 205 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 February 2026 |
| Pennau Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Rhydypennau Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 28 February 2025 |
| Gwartheg Duon Brysgaga Farmers/growers | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bow Street Stores Limited Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| The Galley at the Welsh Black Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 30 July 2025 |
Questions about China House
What is China House's food hygiene rating?
China House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Ceredigion Council on 21 January 2026.
Is China House 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 House last inspected?
China House was last inspected on 21 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ceredigion Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at China House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does China House compare to other places in Ceredigion?
72% of the 949 rated food businesses in Ceredigion hold the top rating of 5, while China House holds a 4. 165 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ceredigion Council inspects China House 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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