China Garden food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cornwall
China Garden holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 December 2025, 7 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: 22 The Strand, Newlyn, Penzance, TR18 5HW
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts China Garden among the 4,461 places in Cornwall holding top marks, 85% 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 | 4,461 | 85% | ← China Garden | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 522 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 51 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to China Garden, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newlyn Fermentary Manufacturers/packers | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Argoe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Newlyn Harbour Design Centre Retailers - other | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Duke Street Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Newlyn Harbour Farmers Market Retailers - other | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2016 |
| Boulaze Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Lewis's Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Meadows Studios Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
Questions about China Garden
What is China Garden's food hygiene rating?
China Garden has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 9 December 2025.
Is 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was China Garden last inspected?
China Garden was last inspected on 9 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cornwall Council rather than by the business.
How does China Garden compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and China Garden is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects 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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