New China Town food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Maidstone
New China Town holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 11 December 2025, 7 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: 6 Starnes Court, Union Street, Maidstone, ME14 1EB
How it compares in Maidstone
In Maidstone, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so New China Town sits behind roughly 1,301 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,136 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 165 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 61 | 4% | ← New China Town | |
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 65 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 New 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 New China Town, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Pub/bar/nightclub | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Cafe Rose Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Bonnies Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Al-Amin Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Cafe W Maidstone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2011 |
| Akins Food Retailers - other | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Ashes Sports Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2023 |
Questions about New China Town
What is New China Town's food hygiene rating?
New China Town has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Maidstone Council on 11 December 2025.
Is New China Town safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was New China Town last inspected?
New China Town was last inspected on 11 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Maidstone Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at New China Town?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 New China Town compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, while New China Town holds a 3. 61 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects New 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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