China Garden food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Basingstoke and Deane
China Garden 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 8 July 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: 5 Buckingham Parade, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 5NZ
How it compares in Basingstoke and Deane
That puts China Garden among the 777 places in Basingstoke and Deane holding top marks, 75% 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 | 777 | 75% | ← China Garden | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 188 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 255 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to China Garden, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basingstoke Hockey Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Basingstoke Baptist Church Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Caterlink At Hatch Warren Infant School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
Questions about China Garden
What is China Garden's food hygiene rating?
China Garden has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basingstoke and Deane Council on 8 July 2025.
Is China Garden 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 Garden last inspected?
China Garden was last inspected on 8 July 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Basingstoke and Deane Council rather than by the business.
How does China Garden compare to other places in Basingstoke and Deane?
75% of the 1,041 rated food businesses in Basingstoke and Deane hold the top rating of 5, and China Garden is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basingstoke and Deane Council inspects China Garden 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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