China Royal food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Chichester
China Royal holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 January 2026, 5 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: 6 - 7 Market Road, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1JW
How it compares in Chichester
That puts China Royal among the 1,250 places in Chichester holding top marks, 95% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,250 | 95% | ← China Royal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 49 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 115 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to China Royal, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chikhenn Takeaway/sandwich shop | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| Co-op Retailers - other | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| COOK Retailers - other | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Charlie Harpers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Brasserie Blanc Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Boston Tea Party Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| ASK Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Chefs On The Move Mobile caterer | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
Questions about China Royal
What is China Royal's food hygiene rating?
China Royal has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chichester Council on 29 January 2026.
Is China Royal safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was China Royal last inspected?
China Royal was last inspected on 29 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chichester Council rather than by the business.
How does China Royal compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,321 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, and China Royal is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects China Royal 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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