China Buffet food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Manchester
China Buffet holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 19 April 2025, 14 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: 16 Nicholas Street, Manchester, M1 4EJ
How it compares in Manchester
In Manchester, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so China Buffet sits behind roughly 3,683 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,683 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 852 | 16% | ← China Buffet | |
| 3 out of 5 | 398 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 116 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 135 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 13 | <1% |
A further 1,145 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Buffet 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 Buffet, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0161 Flamin Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2022 |
| AKA Sushi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Addleshaw Goddard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| All Bar One Pub/bar/nightclub | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2023 |
| Amato Food Products Ltd (Wholesale/Retail) Retailers - other | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2025 |
| 10 Tib Lane Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Admiral Casino Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2024 |
Questions about China Buffet
What is China Buffet's food hygiene rating?
China Buffet has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Manchester Council on 19 April 2025.
Is China Buffet 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was China Buffet last inspected?
China Buffet was last inspected on 19 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Manchester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at China Buffet?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Buffet compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, while China Buffet holds a 4. 852 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects China Buffet 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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