China And Thai Expres food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Leeds
China And Thai Expres 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 3 September 2025, 10 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: Adjacent 60, Bradford Road, East Ardsley, WF3 2HF
How it compares in Leeds
A 1 is rare: only 38 of 5,684 rated places in Leeds score this low, about one in 150. By contrast 75% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,253 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,109 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 230 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ← China And Thai Expres | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,708 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 Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 And Thai Expres the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. 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 China And Thai Expres, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Manor Service Station Retailers - other | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2016 |
| Brewed Coffee Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Ardsley House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2025 |
| Bedford Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2014 |
| CB Imports Ltd - Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Carr Gate Garden Centre Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2019 |
| Blue Pepper Catering Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Beech House Farmholme Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
Questions about China And Thai Expres
What is China And Thai Expres's food hygiene rating?
China And Thai Expres has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Leeds Council on 3 September 2025.
Is China And Thai Expres 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 China And Thai Expres last inspected?
China And Thai Expres was last inspected on 3 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Leeds Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at China And Thai Expres?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does China And Thai Expres compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,684 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, while China And Thai Expres holds a 1. 38 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects China And Thai Expres 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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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 Leeds, 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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