China Chef food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Elmbridge
China Chef holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the takeaway requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: China Chef was inspected on 1 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 29 Molesey Road, Hersham, Walton-on-Thames, KT12 4RN
How it compares in Elmbridge
A 0 is rare: only 2 of 988 rated places in Elmbridge score this low, about one in 494. By contrast 77% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 757 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 128 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 61 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ← China Chef |
A further 127 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 Major improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Chef the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. 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 Chef, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Darshaa Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Caspari Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Basically Balloons Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Cornerstone the Church Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Adelaide House Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
Questions about China Chef
What is China Chef's food hygiene rating?
China Chef has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Elmbridge Council on 1 June 2026.
Is China Chef safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The takeaway may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was China Chef last inspected?
China Chef was last inspected on 1 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Elmbridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at China Chef?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does China Chef compare to other places in Elmbridge?
77% of the 988 rated food businesses in Elmbridge hold the top rating of 5, while China Chef holds a 0. 2 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Elmbridge Council inspects China Chef 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 0 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 Elmbridge, 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.
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