Taste of China food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Halton
Taste of China 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 8 December 2025, 7 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: 55 Dickson Street, Widnes, Halton, WA8 6NX
How it compares in Halton
In Halton, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Taste of China sits behind roughly 620 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 620 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 106 | 13% | ← Taste of China | |
| 3 out of 5 | 66 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | 1% |
A further 81 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 Taste of China 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 Taste of China, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cakes by Charl Retailers - other | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Chris's Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Early Learners Nursery Caring Premises | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Daisy Maisies Appleton Caring Premises | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Buzz Bingo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Appleton Village Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2023 |
Questions about Taste of China
What is Taste of China's food hygiene rating?
Taste of China has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Halton Council on 8 December 2025.
Is Taste of China 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 Taste of China last inspected?
Taste of China was last inspected on 8 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Halton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Taste of China?
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 Taste of China compare to other places in Halton?
75% of the 825 rated food businesses in Halton hold the top rating of 5, while Taste of China holds a 4. 106 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Halton Council inspects Taste of China 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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