Sunflower Chinese Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Canterbury City
Sunflower Chinese Takeaway 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 10 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: 31 Hoades Wood Road, Sturry, Kent, CT2 0LY
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts Sunflower Chinese Takeaway among the 1,161 places in Canterbury City holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,161 | 78% | ← Sunflower Chinese Takeaway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 185 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 120 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 166 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Sunflower Chinese Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Euphrasie Barbier House Caring Premises | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Chapters Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Coffee Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
Questions about Sunflower Chinese Takeaway
What is Sunflower Chinese Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Sunflower Chinese Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 10 March 2026.
Is Sunflower Chinese Takeaway 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 Sunflower Chinese Takeaway last inspected?
Sunflower Chinese Takeaway was last inspected on 10 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Canterbury City Council rather than by the business.
How does Sunflower Chinese Takeaway compare to other places in Canterbury City?
78% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in Canterbury City hold the top rating of 5, and Sunflower Chinese Takeaway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Sunflower Chinese Takeaway 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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