China King Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · East Staffordshire
China King Takeaway 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 2 October 2025, 9 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: 21 Main Street, Branston, Burton upon Trent, DE14 3EX
How it compares in East Staffordshire
In East Staffordshire, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so China King Takeaway sits behind roughly 741 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 741 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 170 | 17% | ← China King Takeaway | |
| 3 out of 5 | 53 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 191 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 King Takeaway 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 King Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Cooperative Branston Retailers - other | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Birds Bakery Retailers - other | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Blacksmiths Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Bridge Inn/Dining Dreams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Bannatyne Fitness Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| COSTA COFFEE Centrum Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2024 |
| Busy Bees Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Corner House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
Questions about China King Takeaway
What is China King Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
China King Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Staffordshire Council on 2 October 2025.
Is China King Takeaway 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 King Takeaway last inspected?
China King Takeaway was last inspected on 2 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Staffordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at China King Takeaway?
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 King Takeaway compare to other places in East Staffordshire?
73% of the 1,011 rated food businesses in East Staffordshire hold the top rating of 5, while China King Takeaway holds a 4. 170 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Staffordshire Council inspects China King Takeaway 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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