China Banquet food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · East Devon
China Banquet 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 30 October 2025, 8 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: 30 High Street, Budleigh Salterton, EX9 6LQ
How it compares in East Devon
That puts China Banquet among the 1,093 places in East Devon holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,093 | 84% | ← China Banquet | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 248 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 Banquet 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 Banquet, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaldon Bakery Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Orchard Wholefoods Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 16 November 2015 |
| Mercado Retailers - other | 4 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Marcos Gelato Mobile caterer | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Marcos Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| OB's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Sampson's Manufacturers/packers | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Taj Mahal Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
Questions about China Banquet
What is China Banquet's food hygiene rating?
China Banquet has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 30 October 2025.
Is China Banquet 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 Banquet last inspected?
China Banquet was last inspected on 30 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at China Banquet?
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 Banquet compare to other places in East Devon?
84% of the 1,303 rated food businesses in East Devon hold the top rating of 5, and China Banquet is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects China Banquet 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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