Old China food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Milton Keynes
Old China holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the takeaway and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 19 March 2026, 3 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 Knebworth Gate, Giffard Park, MK14 5QD
How it compares in Milton Keynes
A 1 is rare: only 14 of 2,271 rated places in Milton Keynes score this low, about one in 162. By contrast 77% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,755 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 360 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 111 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ← Old China | |
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 236 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 Major improvement necessary
- 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 Old China the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Old China, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buttons Pre-School Giffard Park Caring Premises | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| Briary Barn Catering (ITAS Ltd) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Community Fridge, The Little Bookshop Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2019 |
| Brooksward School (Impact Food Group) School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2019 |
| Bespoke Cakes by Lina Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2022 |
| Co-OP Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
Questions about Old China
What is Old China's food hygiene rating?
Old China has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Milton Keynes Council on 19 March 2026.
Is Old China safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Old China last inspected?
Old China was last inspected on 19 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Milton Keynes Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Old China?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Old China compare to other places in Milton Keynes?
77% of the 2,271 rated food businesses in Milton Keynes hold the top rating of 5, while Old China holds a 1. 14 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Milton Keynes Council inspects Old China 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Milton Keynes, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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