China City food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Camden
China City holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 17 May 2022, more than 4 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 50 Woburn Place, WC1H 0JZ
How it compares in Camden
In Camden, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so China City sits behind roughly 1,989 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,989 | 59% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 657 | 19% | ← China City | |
| 3 out of 5 | 457 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 127 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 93 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 55 | 2% |
A further 919 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Rebel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| 10th Floor at The Standard Hotel Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2022 |
| 74 Charlotte Street By Ben Murphy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| 250 Euston Road - Medirest Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| 64 Goodge Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| 7th floor cafe Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2024 |
| 21 Soho Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| 100 Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
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 Camden Council on 17 May 2022.
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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was China City last inspected?
China City was last inspected on 17 May 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Camden Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at China City?
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 City compare to other places in Camden?
59% of the 3,378 rated food businesses in Camden hold the top rating of 5, while China City holds a 4. 657 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Camden 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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