Taste of China food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Great Yarmouth
Taste of China holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the takeaway requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
The rating dates from 10 June 2026, 2 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.
Only 7% of rated food businesses in Great Yarmouth score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Great Yarmouth ratings →
Address: 61-62 Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth, NR30 2EJ
How it compares in Great Yarmouth
A 0 is rare: only 6 of 1,019 rated places in Great Yarmouth score this low, about one in 170. By contrast 72% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 737 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 151 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ← Taste of China |
A further 76 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Major improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Urgent improvement necessary
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 the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darling Darlings Cat Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Charcoal Grill Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Chico's Fish Bar & Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Flavours Takeaway/sandwich shop | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Candy Kingdom Retailers - other | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| China Cottage Takeaway/sandwich shop | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Beachside Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2026 |
| Arches Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
Questions about Taste of China
What is Taste of China's food hygiene rating?
Taste of China has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Great Yarmouth Council on 10 June 2026.
Is Taste of China safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The takeaway may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Taste of China last inspected?
Taste of China was last inspected on 10 June 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Great Yarmouth 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 "major improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "urgent improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Taste of China compare to other places in Great Yarmouth?
72% of the 1,019 rated food businesses in Great Yarmouth hold the top rating of 5, while Taste of China holds a 0. 6 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Great Yarmouth 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 0 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Great Yarmouth, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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