Old China food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · West Northamptonshire
Old China 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 16 April 2025, 14 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: 14 Wellington Place, Northampton, Nn1 3rq, NN1 3RQ
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
In West Northamptonshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Old China sits behind roughly 2,942 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,565 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 377 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ← Old China | |
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 9 | <1% |
A further 772 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 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 Old 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 Old China, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen Services School/college/university | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2023 |
| Best Pol Delicatessen Retailers - other | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Ambe Supermarket Retailers - other | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Balti King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| ALDI Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Albert J Ramsbottom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
Questions about Old China
What is Old China's food hygiene rating?
Old China has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 16 April 2025.
Is Old China 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 Old China last inspected?
Old China was last inspected on 16 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Old China?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Old China compare to other places in West Northamptonshire?
78% of the 3,285 rated food businesses in West Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, while Old China holds a 3. 251 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Old 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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