China Red food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · West Northamptonshire
China Red 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
The rating dates from 10 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 201 Broadway East, Abington, Northampton, NN3 2PU
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts China Red among the 2,565 places in West Northamptonshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 2,565 | 78% | ← China Red | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 377 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 9 | <1% |
A further 772 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 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 Red 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 Red, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway News & Off Licence Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| Acorn Child Care Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| African & Caribbean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2017 |
| Birchfield Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Broadmead Baptist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Abington Park View Resid.Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| AMEY School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2022 |
| Alderwood LLA Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2022 |
Questions about China Red
What is China Red's food hygiene rating?
China Red has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 10 October 2024.
Is China Red 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 Red last inspected?
China Red was last inspected on 10 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at China Red?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does China Red compare to other places in West Northamptonshire?
78% of the 3,285 rated food businesses in West Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and China Red is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects China Red 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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