China Garden food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Staffordshire Moorlands
China Garden 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 18 December 2025, 6 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: 18 Haywood Street, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 5JX
How it compares in Staffordshire Moorlands
That puts China Garden among the 684 places in Staffordshire Moorlands holding top marks, 85% 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 | 684 | 85% | ← China Garden | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 73 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 52 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Garden 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 Garden, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leek Oatcakes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2017 |
| Cobblers Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Beyond The Pale Micro Brewery Pub/bar/nightclub | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2023 |
| Caprinos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Alberto's Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Leek American Candy Retailers - other | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Bankers Draught Pub/bar/nightclub | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
Questions about China Garden
What is China Garden's food hygiene rating?
China Garden has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Staffordshire Moorlands Council on 18 December 2025.
Is China Garden 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 Garden last inspected?
China Garden was last inspected on 18 December 2025, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Staffordshire Moorlands Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at China Garden?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does China Garden compare to other places in Staffordshire Moorlands?
85% of the 805 rated food businesses in Staffordshire Moorlands hold the top rating of 5, and China Garden is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Staffordshire Moorlands Council inspects China Garden 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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