China Red food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Warrington
China Red 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 1 May 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: 76 Mersey Street, WA1 2BP
How it compares in Warrington
In Warrington, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so China Red sits behind roughly 1,355 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,178 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 177 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 121 | 8% | ← China Red | |
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 155 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 Red 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 Red, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Portion Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| AM to PM Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Casa Mexica Ltd. Takeaway/sandwich shop | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2024 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| B & M Home Store Retailers - other | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| BBM Warrington Ltd Retailers - other | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
Questions about China Red
What is China Red's food hygiene rating?
China Red has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Warrington Council on 1 May 2025.
Is China Red 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 Red last inspected?
China Red was last inspected on 1 May 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Warrington Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at China Red?
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 Red compare to other places in Warrington?
77% of the 1,533 rated food businesses in Warrington hold the top rating of 5, while China Red holds a 3. 121 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Warrington Council inspects China Red 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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