China Express food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Guildford
China Express 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 17 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: 147 Guildford Road, Ash, GU12 6DF
How it compares in Guildford
In Guildford, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so China Express sits behind roughly 821 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 821 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 14% | ← China Express | |
| 3 out of 5 | 37 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 132 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 China Express 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 Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbourne Court Caring Premises | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Ash Youth Centre Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Ash Grange Nursery and Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Chips Playscheme School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Funzone - Ash Grange Nursery and Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Happy Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Ashvale kebab house Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Christmas Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
Questions about China Express
What is China Express's food hygiene rating?
China Express has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Guildford Council on 17 April 2025.
Is China Express 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 China Express last inspected?
China Express was last inspected on 17 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Guildford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at China Express?
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 China Express compare to other places in Guildford?
82% of the 1,007 rated food businesses in Guildford hold the top rating of 5, while China Express holds a 4. 141 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Guildford Council inspects China Express 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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