China Chef food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
China Chef 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 10 June 2025, 13 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: 37 Church Street, Shildon, DL4 1DS
How it compares in Durham
That puts China Chef among the 3,086 places in Durham 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 | 3,086 | 75% | ← China Chef | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 512 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 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 Chef 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 Chef, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 11 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Godfreys The Butcher Manufacturers/packers | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Nourish Hub Takeaway/sandwich shop | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Main Place Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Elm Road Workingmens Club & Institute Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2018 |
| Jubilee Fields Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Mariposa Care - Holly Lodge Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Frydayz of Shildon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
Questions about China Chef
What is China Chef's food hygiene rating?
China Chef has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 10 June 2025.
Is China Chef 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 Chef last inspected?
China Chef was last inspected on 10 June 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at China Chef?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Chef compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and China Chef is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects China Chef 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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