China King food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lichfield
China King holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 May 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.
Address: 112 Netherstowe, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 6TS
How it compares in Lichfield
That puts China King among the 589 places in Lichfield holding top marks, 75% 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 | 589 | 75% | ← China King | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 133 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 53 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 76 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 King 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lichfield Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Charnwood Primary School School/college/university | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Lichfield City Football Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Central England Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Drive Thru Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Liberty Jamboree Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| Dimbles Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
Questions about China King
What is China King's food hygiene rating?
China King has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lichfield Council on 20 May 2024.
Is China King 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was China King last inspected?
China King was last inspected on 20 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lichfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at China King?
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 King compare to other places in Lichfield?
75% of the 785 rated food businesses in Lichfield hold the top rating of 5, and China King is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lichfield Council inspects China King 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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