China Lodge food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wyre Forest
China Lodge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 21 Bewdley Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 6RS
How it compares in Wyre Forest
That puts China Lodge among the 398 places in Wyre Forest holding top marks, 74% 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 | 398 | 74% | ← China Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 81 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 220 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 Good
- 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 Lodge 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 Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bewdley Road Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Heroes Corner 2 Retailers - other | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Kids Planet Kidderminster Caring Premises | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Brookdale Nursing Home Caring Premises | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Bewdley Hill House Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2021 |
| B & M Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Kemp Hospice Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Chef's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
Questions about China Lodge
What is China Lodge's food hygiene rating?
China Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wyre Forest Council on 2 October 2024.
Is China Lodge 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was China Lodge last inspected?
China Lodge was last inspected on 2 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wyre Forest Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at China Lodge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does China Lodge compare to other places in Wyre Forest?
74% of the 540 rated food businesses in Wyre Forest hold the top rating of 5, and China Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wyre Forest Council inspects China Lodge 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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