China 21 food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Forest of Dean
China 21 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
This is a fresh result: China 21 was inspected on 17 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
99% of rated food businesses in Forest of Dean score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Forest of Dean ratings →
Address: 2 Newland Street, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8AN
How this rating has changed
China 21 has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 17 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 17 July 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Forest of Dean
That puts China 21 among the 651 places in Forest of Dean holding top marks, 94% 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 | 651 | 94% | ← China 21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 32 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 119 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 21 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 21, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Stars Caring Premises | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Art Of Coffee / The Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Simply Wild Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| The Crusty Loaf Manufacturers/packers | 86 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 July 2026 |
| Forest Deli Retailers - other | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2026 |
| Mills Newsagent Retailers - other | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2022 |
| Old White Hart Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
Questions about China 21
What is China 21's food hygiene rating?
China 21 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Forest of Dean Council on 17 July 2026.
Is China 21 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 21 last inspected?
China 21 was last inspected on 17 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Forest of Dean Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at China 21?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does China 21 compare to other places in Forest of Dean?
94% of the 689 rated food businesses in Forest of Dean hold the top rating of 5, and China 21 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Forest of Dean Council inspects China 21 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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