China Garden food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Torbay
China Garden 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 27 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 169 St Marychurch Road Torquay Torbay, TQ1 3HP
How it compares in Torbay
In Torbay, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so China Garden sits behind roughly 933 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 933 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 144 | 12% | ← China Garden | |
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 361 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 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 Garden 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 Garden, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots and Laces Pub/bar/nightclub | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2024 |
| Aveland Court Care Home Caring Premises | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Angie’s kitchen delights Other catering premises | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Beechcroft Caring Premises | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Chubbs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| Babbacombe Model Village Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Chilly's Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Avron House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
Questions about China Garden
What is China Garden's food hygiene rating?
China Garden has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Torbay Council on 27 November 2024.
Is China Garden 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 China Garden last inspected?
China Garden was last inspected on 27 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Torbay Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at China Garden?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Garden compare to other places in Torbay?
80% of the 1,160 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, while China Garden holds a 4. 144 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects China Garden 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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