China Express food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Pendle
China Express 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 12 May 2026, 2 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: 39 Rainhall Road, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 5DR
How it compares in Pendle
In Pendle, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so China Express sits behind roughly 670 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 543 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 51 | 7% | ← China Express | |
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 35 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 Express 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 Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flava Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Bestway National Chemists Ltd Retailers - other | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Barnoldswick Pensioners Club Other catering premises | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| J Wild (Confectioners) Ltd Retailers - other | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| McCulloughs (Bernulfsuuil) Other catering premises | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Purcells Retailers - other | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Albert Road Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Cafe On The Square Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
Questions about China Express
What is China Express's food hygiene rating?
China Express has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Pendle Council on 12 May 2026.
Is China Express 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 Express last inspected?
China Express was last inspected on 12 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Pendle Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at China Express?
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 Express compare to other places in Pendle?
71% of the 768 rated food businesses in Pendle hold the top rating of 5, while China Express holds a 3. 51 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Pendle Council inspects China Express 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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