China Gourmet food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · East Devon
China Gourmet 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 5 February 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: 152 High Street, Honiton, EX14 1JX
How it compares in East Devon
That puts China Gourmet among the 1,093 places in East Devon holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,093 | 84% | ← China Gourmet | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 248 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Gourmet 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 Gourmet, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brave Gurkhas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2024 |
| Honiton Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Chippee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 17 July 2025 |
| The Volunteer Pub/bar/nightclub | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Toast Cafe \& Patisserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Wing Hong Takeaway/sandwich shop | 113 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Honiton Fruit Veg Retailers - other | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Fresh Society Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 189 yards away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about China Gourmet
What is China Gourmet's food hygiene rating?
China Gourmet has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 5 February 2026.
Is China Gourmet 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 Gourmet last inspected?
China Gourmet was last inspected on 5 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at China Gourmet?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does China Gourmet compare to other places in East Devon?
84% of the 1,303 rated food businesses in East Devon hold the top rating of 5, and China Gourmet is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects China Gourmet 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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