China City food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Dorset
China City 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 22 August 2024, more than 2 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.
98% of rated food businesses in Dorset score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Dorset ratings →
Address: 33A East Street, Blandford Forum, DT11 7DU
How it compares in Dorset
In Dorset, 95% of rated places manage a 5, so China City sits behind roughly 3,846 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,846 | 95% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 3% | ← China City | |
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,131 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucy's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| La Vita Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| The Dolphin Pub/bar/nightclub | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Long John's Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Pizza King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Tasty Takeaway/sandwich shop | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Lucy’s Sweets and Treats Retailers - other | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2022 |
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 Dorset Council on 22 August 2024.
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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was China City last inspected?
China City was last inspected on 22 August 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at China City?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Dorset?
95% of the 4,031 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, while China City holds a 4. 141 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
China City is one of 120 rated food businesses in Blandford Forum. See every hygiene rating in Blandford Forum →
Dorset inspects and rates 5,162 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Dorset →
The official record is held by the council: https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/
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