Modern China food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Staffordshire
Modern China holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 31 March 2025, 15 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: 59 High Street, Cheslyn Hay, Walsall, WS6 7AD
How it compares in South Staffordshire
In South Staffordshire, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Modern China sits behind roughly 600 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 600 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 63 | 9% | ← Modern China | |
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 40 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 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 Modern 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 Modern China, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Brunch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Colliers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| BB Kitchen Ltd At The White Horse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Co-operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Cucina Unica Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
Questions about Modern China
What is Modern China's food hygiene rating?
Modern China has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Staffordshire Council on 31 March 2025.
Is Modern China safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Modern China last inspected?
Modern China was last inspected on 31 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Staffordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Modern 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Modern China compare to other places in South Staffordshire?
86% of the 696 rated food businesses in South Staffordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Modern China holds a 4. 63 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Staffordshire Council inspects Modern 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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