Taste of China food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
Taste of China holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 March 2026, 4 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: 11 Peel Street, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7LF
How it compares in Durham
That puts Taste of China among the 3,088 places in Durham holding top marks, 75% 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 | 3,088 | 75% | ← Taste of China | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 676 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 285 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 517 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 Very good
- 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 Taste of China 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 Taste of China, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chittocks Retailers - other | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Mrs B?s Deli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Demaggio Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Hippodrome Bingo Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Angel Trust Retailers - other | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Gregory's Bakers & Deli Manufacturers/packers | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Next Door Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Bishop Auckland Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
Questions about Taste of China
What is Taste of China's food hygiene rating?
Taste of China has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 12 March 2026.
Is Taste of China 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Taste of China last inspected?
Taste of China was last inspected on 12 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Taste of China?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Taste of China compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,123 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Taste of China is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Taste of China 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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