China City food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Nottingham City
China City 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 30 October 2024, 20 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: 174 Highbury Road, NG6 9FF
How it compares in Nottingham City
That puts China City among the 2,404 places in Nottingham City holding top marks, 90% 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 | 2,404 | 90% | ← China City | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 168 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 346 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 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 City 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 City, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afro Fresh Intl. Limited Retailers - other | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Apollo Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Aramark Catering Ltd Highbury Hospital Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Bal News N Booze Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2023 |
| A J Bradshaw Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2019 |
Questions about China City
What is China City's food hygiene rating?
China City has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Nottingham City Council on 30 October 2024.
Is China City 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 City last inspected?
China City was last inspected on 30 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Nottingham City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at China City?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does China City compare to other places in Nottingham City?
90% of the 2,674 rated food businesses in Nottingham City hold the top rating of 5, and China City is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Nottingham City Council inspects China City 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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