China Capital food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Somerset
China Capital holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: China Capital was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 21 Fromefield, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2HE
How it compares in Somerset
A 2 is rare: only 26 of 5,515 rated places in Somerset score this low, about one in 212. By contrast 87% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,825 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ← China Capital | |
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- 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 Capital the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to China Capital, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Hill House school. Aspris Children's Services School/college/university | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2023 |
| Frome Community Hospital Caring Premises | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2021 |
| Bath Road Children's Home Caring Premises | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Frome Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2012 |
| Fromefield Manor School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Loop De Loop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Alex Pizza Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2023 |
| Grain Hospitality Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2024 |
Questions about China Capital
What is China Capital's food hygiene rating?
China Capital has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Somerset Council on 20 May 2026.
Is China Capital safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was China Capital last inspected?
China Capital was last inspected on 20 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at China Capital?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", 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 Capital compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while China Capital holds a 2. 26 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects China Capital 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch China Capital and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Somerset, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
What a low rating means → · How re-inspections and appeals work →
Your council: Somerset
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
China Capital is one of 271 rated food businesses in Frome. See every hygiene rating in Frome →
Somerset inspects and rates 6,072 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Somerset →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.somerset.gov.uk
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →