China City food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Newark and Sherwood
China City 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 13 June 2025, 13 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: 7 Balderton Gate, Newark On Trent, NG24 1UE
How it compares in Newark and Sherwood
In Newark and Sherwood, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so China City sits behind roughly 906 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 906 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 79 | 8% | ← China City | |
| 3 out of 5 | 35 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 82 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 City 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 City, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnby Gate Convenience Store Retailers - other | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Holy Moly Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2023 |
| Fruktolinka Newark Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Cafe Daisy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Birds The Confectioners Retailers - other | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Harry's Salad Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Children 1st Caring Premises | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Grannies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2023 |
Questions about China City
What is China City's food hygiene rating?
China City has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newark and Sherwood Council on 13 June 2025.
Is China City 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 City last inspected?
China City was last inspected on 13 June 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newark and Sherwood Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at China City?
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 City compare to other places in Newark and Sherwood?
87% of the 1,046 rated food businesses in Newark and Sherwood hold the top rating of 5, while China City holds a 4. 79 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newark and Sherwood Council inspects China City 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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