China Chef food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Dudley
China Chef 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 6 December 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 5 Grammar School Lane, Halesowen, B63 3SW
How it compares in Dudley
In Dudley, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so China Chef sits behind roughly 1,343 nearby businesses. 23% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,343 | 62% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 488 | 23% | ← China Chef | |
| 3 out of 5 | 248 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 502 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIP C/O The Earls High School School/college/university | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2019 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2025 |
| BP Retailers - other | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Budget Local Retailers - other | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Bangla Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Advance Beyond CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Bread and Butter Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
Questions about China Chef
What is China Chef's food hygiene rating?
China Chef has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dudley Council on 6 December 2023.
Is China Chef 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 China Chef last inspected?
China Chef was last inspected on 6 December 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dudley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at China Chef?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Dudley?
62% of the 2,161 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, while China Chef holds a 4. 488 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley 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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China Chef is one of 338 rated food businesses in Halesowen. See every hygiene rating in Halesowen →
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