China Style food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Hertsmere
China Style 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 Style was inspected on 27 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 18 Barnet Road, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 2QS
How it compares in Hertsmere
That puts China Style among the 582 places in Hertsmere holding top marks, 81% 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 | 582 | 81% | ← China Style | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 122 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 Style 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 Style, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe / Brunch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Cask And Stillage Pub/bar/nightclub | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Buffet Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| BP Potters Bar Retailers - other | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Cafe One Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Cobbs Bakery Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
Questions about China Style
What is China Style's food hygiene rating?
China Style has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hertsmere Council on 27 May 2026.
Is China Style 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 Style last inspected?
China Style was last inspected on 27 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hertsmere Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at China Style?
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 Style compare to other places in Hertsmere?
81% of the 719 rated food businesses in Hertsmere hold the top rating of 5, and China Style is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hertsmere Council inspects China Style 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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