New Century Chinese food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Tandridge
New Century Chinese 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 31 March 2026, 3 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: 4 New Buildings Newchapel Road, Lingfield, RH7 6BA
How it compares in Tandridge
That puts New Century Chinese among the 562 places in Tandridge holding top marks, 92% 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 | 562 | 92% | ← New Century Chinese | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 29 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 86 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 New Century Chinese 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 New Century Chinese, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greyhound Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Shell Lingfield Retailers - other | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Seven Day Grocers Retailers - other | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| The Greyhound Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Lingfield Pizza Parlour Takeaway/sandwich shop | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2023 |
| Co-Operative Group Lingfield Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Lingfield Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 208 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 2 April 2025 |
Questions about New Century Chinese
What is New Century Chinese's food hygiene rating?
New Century Chinese has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tandridge Council on 31 March 2026.
Is New Century Chinese 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 New Century Chinese last inspected?
New Century Chinese was last inspected on 31 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tandridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at New Century Chinese?
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 New Century Chinese compare to other places in Tandridge?
92% of the 608 rated food businesses in Tandridge hold the top rating of 5, and New Century Chinese is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tandridge Council inspects New Century Chinese 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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