China Garden Brandon Ltd food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · West Suffolk
China Garden Brandon Ltd holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the takeaway and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 11 August 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: 48 London Road, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0HY
How it compares in West Suffolk
A 1 is rare: only 12 of 1,483 rated places in West Suffolk score this low, about one in 124. By contrast 91% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,349 | 91% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ← China Garden Brandon Ltd | |
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 241 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Brandon Ltd the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to China Garden Brandon Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church Institute Other catering premises | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Star Brandon Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Brandon tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Breakfast and After School Club Caring Premises | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2022 |
| Forest Academy School/college/university | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Azure Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 23 October 2025 |
| Flintknappers Pub/bar/nightclub | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2017 |
| Peach Bower Chinese Restaurant And Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
Questions about China Garden Brandon Ltd
What is China Garden Brandon Ltd's food hygiene rating?
China Garden Brandon Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by West Suffolk Council on 11 August 2025.
Is China Garden Brandon Ltd safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was China Garden Brandon Ltd last inspected?
China Garden Brandon Ltd was last inspected on 11 August 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at China Garden Brandon Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does China Garden Brandon Ltd compare to other places in West Suffolk?
91% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in West Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while China Garden Brandon Ltd holds a 1. 12 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects China Garden Brandon Ltd 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at West Suffolk, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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