Little China food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
Little 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 8 April 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: 8 Bridge End, Willington, DL15 0PN
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Little China sits behind roughly 3,764 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,088 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 284 | 7% | ← Little China | |
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 518 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 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 Little 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 Little China, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Commercial Willington Pub/bar/nightclub | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2021 |
| Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| AJ Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 51 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 November 2025 |
| T. Walton Butchers Retailers - other | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Golden Fish Inn Takeaway/sandwich shop | 55 yards away | 4 - Good | 28 April 2026 |
| Nature Supplies Manufacturers/packers | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Go Local / Sheldons Newsagents Retailers - other | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2023 |
| Adam's Pizzeria Caring Premises | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
Questions about Little China
What is Little China's food hygiene rating?
Little China has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Durham Council on 8 April 2026.
Is Little 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 Little China last inspected?
Little China was last inspected on 8 April 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little China?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Little China compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,122 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Little China holds a 3. 284 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Little 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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