The China Dynasty food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Breckland
The China Dynasty holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 28 February 2025, 16 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: 1 Stone Road, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1JS
How it compares in Breckland
In Breckland, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so The China Dynasty sits behind roughly 1,014 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,014 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 101 | 9% | ← The China Dynasty | |
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 77 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 Generally satisfactory
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 The China Dynasty 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 The China Dynasty, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of England Co-operative Society Ltd Retailers - other | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| B&P News Retailers - other | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Sense East Caring Premises | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Jade Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Little Owls Day Nursery Caring Premises | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Hoots Junior After School Club Caring Premises | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Taylorshaw @ Fred Nicholson School School/college/university | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| NORSE at Toftwood Infant School School/college/university | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
Questions about The China Dynasty
What is The China Dynasty's food hygiene rating?
The China Dynasty has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Breckland Council on 28 February 2025.
Is The China Dynasty safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The China Dynasty last inspected?
The China Dynasty was last inspected on 28 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Breckland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The China Dynasty?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The China Dynasty compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, while The China Dynasty holds a 4. 101 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects The China Dynasty 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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