China Express Chinese Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Dartford
China Express Chinese Takeaway 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 24 July 2025, 11 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: 152 Colney Road, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1UH
How it compares in Dartford
In Dartford, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so China Express Chinese Takeaway sits behind roughly 713 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 713 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 131 | 14% | ← China Express Chinese Takeaway | |
| 3 out of 5 | 53 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 153 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Express Chinese Takeaway 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 Express Chinese Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colney Butchers Retailers - other | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| All Directions Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Amar Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Britannia Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Co-operative Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Archery House Hospital And Staff Restaurant Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
Questions about China Express Chinese Takeaway
What is China Express Chinese Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
China Express Chinese Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dartford Council on 24 July 2025.
Is China Express Chinese Takeaway 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 Express Chinese Takeaway last inspected?
China Express Chinese Takeaway was last inspected on 24 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dartford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at China Express Chinese Takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does China Express Chinese Takeaway compare to other places in Dartford?
77% of the 923 rated food businesses in Dartford hold the top rating of 5, while China Express Chinese Takeaway holds a 4. 131 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dartford Council inspects China Express Chinese Takeaway 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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