China Town food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Eastleigh
China Town 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
This is a fresh result: China Town was inspected on 18 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 9A Lower Northam Road Hedge End Southampton SO30 4FN, SO30 4FN
How it compares in Eastleigh
That puts China Town among the 706 places in Eastleigh holding top marks, 83% 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 | 706 | 83% | ← China Town | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 83 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 116 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 Town 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 Town, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Cafe cream Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Co-OP Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Devon Lodge (Cas BHCS) Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Cleverchefs@ Shamblehurst Primary School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Aspens Services Ltd @ Freegrounds Junior School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
Questions about China Town
What is China Town's food hygiene rating?
China Town has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Eastleigh Council on 18 May 2026.
Is China Town 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 Town last inspected?
China Town was last inspected on 18 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Eastleigh Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at China Town?
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 Town compare to other places in Eastleigh?
83% of the 848 rated food businesses in Eastleigh hold the top rating of 5, and China Town is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Eastleigh Council inspects China Town 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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