China Kitchen food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · West Berkshire
China Kitchen holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 10 July 2025, 12 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: 4 Bradley-moore Square, Thatcham, RG18 4QH
How it compares in West Berkshire
In West Berkshire, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so China Kitchen sits behind roughly 932 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 932 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 93 | 9% | ← China Kitchen | |
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 163 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Kitchen 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 Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Bengal Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| The Mill House Pub/bar/nightclub | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Colthrop Service Station Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Francis Baily Out Of Hours Club Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Impact Food Group at Francis Baily Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2015 |
Questions about China Kitchen
What is China Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
China Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Berkshire Council on 10 July 2025.
Is China Kitchen safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was China Kitchen last inspected?
China Kitchen was last inspected on 10 July 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Berkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at China Kitchen?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does China Kitchen compare to other places in West Berkshire?
86% of the 1,090 rated food businesses in West Berkshire hold the top rating of 5, while China Kitchen holds a 4. 93 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects China Kitchen 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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