China House food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · West Suffolk
China House 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 3 February 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: 6 Police Station Square, Mildenhall, Suffolk, IP28 7ER
How it compares in West Suffolk
That puts China House among the 1,349 places in West Suffolk holding top marks, 91% 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 | 1,349 | 91% | ← China House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 241 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 China House 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 House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon House Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 22 October 2025 |
| Kings Project Emergency Food Bank Retailers - other | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2012 |
| The Nom Shop Retailers - other | 97 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 March 2026 |
| Papa Johns Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Barleycorn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2026 |
| KFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2023 |
Questions about China House
What is China House's food hygiene rating?
China House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Suffolk Council on 3 February 2024.
Is China House 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 House last inspected?
China House was last inspected on 3 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at China House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does China House compare to other places in West Suffolk?
91% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in West Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and China House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects China House 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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