China Cottage food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Great Yarmouth
China Cottage 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 13 March 2025, 15 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: 72 Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth, NR30 2DQ
How it compares in Great Yarmouth
That puts China Cottage among the 731 places in Great Yarmouth holding top marks, 71% 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 | 731 | 71% | ← China Cottage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 161 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 89 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 Cottage 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 Cottage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candy Kingdom Retailers - other | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Beachside Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| Fallen Angels Pub/bar/nightclub | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Darling Darlings Cat Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Arches Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Cooking Asia Retailers - other | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Charcoal Grill Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Chico's Fish Bar & Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
Questions about China Cottage
What is China Cottage's food hygiene rating?
China Cottage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Great Yarmouth Council on 13 March 2025.
Is China Cottage 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 Cottage last inspected?
China Cottage was last inspected on 13 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Great Yarmouth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at China Cottage?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Cottage compare to other places in Great Yarmouth?
71% of the 1,027 rated food businesses in Great Yarmouth hold the top rating of 5, and China Cottage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Great Yarmouth Council inspects China Cottage 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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