China Kitchen food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Colchester
China Kitchen 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 17 June 2025, 12 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: 13A High Street, West Mersea, Essex, CO5 8QA
How it compares in Colchester
In Colchester, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so China Kitchen sits behind roughly 1,273 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,191 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 82 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 4% | ← China Kitchen | |
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 296 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 China Kitchen 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 Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Strood Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Titash Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Arthur Cock & Son Retailers - other | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| The Mersea Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Unique Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| The White Hart Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Pera Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Valeries Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
Questions about China Kitchen
What is China Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
China Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Colchester Council on 17 June 2025.
Is China Kitchen 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 China Kitchen last inspected?
China Kitchen was last inspected on 17 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Colchester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at China Kitchen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does China Kitchen compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,335 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, while China Kitchen holds a 3. 48 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects China Kitchen 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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