China House food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Darlington
China House 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 21 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: 61 Alverton Drive, Darlington, DL3 0GA
How it compares in Darlington
That puts China House among the 755 places in Darlington holding top marks, 90% 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 | 755 | 90% | ← China House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 48 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 79 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 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 China House 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 House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B\& M Stores Retailers - other | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2023 |
| Cactus Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Beanies The Flavour Co Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| Bates Avenue Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| 4Motion Skatepark Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Aramark Ltd At Argos Distribution Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Busy Bees At Darlington Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
Questions about China House
What is China House's food hygiene rating?
China House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Darlington Council on 21 January 2026.
Is China House 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 China House last inspected?
China House was last inspected on 21 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Darlington Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at China House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does China House compare to other places in Darlington?
90% of the 836 rated food businesses in Darlington hold the top rating of 5, and China House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Darlington Council inspects China House 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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