China Palace food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Plymouth City
China Palace 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 28 August 2019, more than 6 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 52 Morshead Road, Plymouth, PL6 5AQ
How it compares in Plymouth City
That puts China Palace among the 1,270 places in Plymouth 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 | 1,270 | 78% | ← China Palace | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 97 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 34 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | 1% |
A further 153 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 Palace 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 Palace, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baba's Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Babas 40 Dishes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
| Anatolian Turkish Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| ABM Catering at Widey Court Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Alexandra House Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Bravura Bars Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2018 |
| ABM Catering at Manadon Vale Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Affordable Foods Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
Questions about China Palace
What is China Palace's food hygiene rating?
China Palace has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Plymouth City Council on 28 August 2019.
Is China Palace 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 Palace last inspected?
China Palace was last inspected on 28 August 2019, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Plymouth City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at China Palace?
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 Palace compare to other places in Plymouth City?
78% of the 1,630 rated food businesses in Plymouth City hold the top rating of 5, and China Palace is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects China Palace 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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