China Gourmet food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
China Gourmet 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 23 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: 18-19 Woods Terrace East, Murton, SR7 9AA
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so China Gourmet sits behind roughly 3,087 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,087 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 683 | 17% | ← China Gourmet | |
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 512 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 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 Gourmet 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 Gourmet, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart On The Terrace Retailers - other | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Marinos Takeaway/sandwich shop | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Graham Eyes High Class Butchers Ltd. Retailers - other | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Murton Ribbon Academy 3517 School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Cineworld Cinemas Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Boba Empire Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2024 |
| KFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
Questions about China Gourmet
What is China Gourmet's food hygiene rating?
China Gourmet has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 23 March 2026.
Is China Gourmet 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 Gourmet last inspected?
China Gourmet was last inspected on 23 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at China Gourmet?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Gourmet compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while China Gourmet holds a 4. 683 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects China Gourmet 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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