China Cottage food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Tamworth
China Cottage 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 16 May 2025, 13 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: 188-189 Hockley Road, WilNECOTE, B77 5EQ
How it compares in Tamworth
That puts China Cottage among the 420 places in Tamworth holding top marks, 86% 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 | 420 | 86% | ← China Cottage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 47 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 67 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- 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 Cottage 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 Cottage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABM Catering at The Wilnecote School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| A5 Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Dosthill Old Boys Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2018 |
| Domino's Pizza (Dosthill) Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Bill's Superstores ltd Trading as Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Dosthill Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Coffee And Crepes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2023 |
| Dosthill Park Pre School Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2018 |
Questions about China Cottage
What is China Cottage's food hygiene rating?
China Cottage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tamworth Council on 16 May 2025.
Is China Cottage 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 Cottage last inspected?
China Cottage was last inspected on 16 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tamworth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at China Cottage?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 Cottage compare to other places in Tamworth?
86% of the 489 rated food businesses in Tamworth hold the top rating of 5, and China Cottage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tamworth Council inspects China Cottage 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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