China Box food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bolton
China Box holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 19 November 2025, 7 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: 523 Wigan Road, BL3 4QN
How it compares in Bolton
In Bolton, 55% of rated places manage a 5, so China Box sits behind roughly 1,696 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,220 | 55% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 476 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 315 | 14% | ← China Box | |
| 2 out of 5 | 76 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 103 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 10 | <1% |
A further 186 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Box 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 Box, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakewells Private Rest Home Caring Premises | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2026 |
| Beaumont Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Beaumont Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Brandwood C P School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Cafe Chico Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Barakat Grill Steak House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2019 |
| Amez Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
Questions about China Box
What is China Box's food hygiene rating?
China Box has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Bolton Council on 19 November 2025.
Is China Box safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was China Box last inspected?
China Box was last inspected on 19 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bolton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at China Box?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does China Box compare to other places in Bolton?
55% of the 2,200 rated food businesses in Bolton hold the top rating of 5, while China Box holds a 3. 315 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bolton Council inspects China Box 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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