China Chef food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · East Devon
China Chef 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 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 2 Silver Street, Ottery St Mary, EX11 1DE
How it compares in East Devon
In East Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so China Chef sits behind roughly 1,218 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,093 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 4% | ← China Chef | |
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 248 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 Chef 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 Chef, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coffee Bank Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| The Eco Boutique Retailers - other | 28 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Ottery News Retailers - other | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| The London Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 54 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Silver Otter Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 61 yards away | Exempt | |
| Newham Stores, Premier Retailers - other | 75 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Ottery St Mary Food Bank Retailers - other | 82 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about China Chef
What is China Chef's food hygiene rating?
China Chef has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by East Devon Council on 12 June 2024.
Is China Chef 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 Chef last inspected?
China Chef was last inspected on 12 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at China Chef?
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 Chef compare to other places in East Devon?
84% of the 1,303 rated food businesses in East Devon hold the top rating of 5, while China Chef holds a 3. 58 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects China Chef 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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China Chef is one of 48 rated food businesses in Ottery St Mary. See every hygiene rating in Ottery St Mary →
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