China Garden Express food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Sutton
China Garden Express 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 Garden Express was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 70 London Road, Mitcham Junction, CR4 4JB
How it compares in Sutton
That puts China Garden Express among the 871 places in Sutton holding top marks, 75% 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 | 871 | 75% | ← China Garden Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 147 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 106 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 139 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Garden Express 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 Garden Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3B Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Ama Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Allsorts News Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
Questions about China Garden Express
What is China Garden Express's food hygiene rating?
China Garden Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sutton Council on 20 May 2026.
Is China Garden Express 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 Express last inspected?
China Garden Express was last inspected on 20 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sutton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at China Garden Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does China Garden Express compare to other places in Sutton?
75% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in Sutton hold the top rating of 5, and China Garden Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sutton Council inspects China Garden Express 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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