China Garden food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Maldon
China Garden 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 2 July 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.
95% of rated food businesses in Maldon score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Maldon ratings →
Address: 28 The Street, Heybridge, Maldon, CM9 4NB
How this rating has changed
China Garden has improved: it was rated 3 before its inspection on 2 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2 July 2026 | 3 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Maldon
That puts China Garden among the 523 places in Maldon holding top marks, 88% 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 | 523 | 88% | ← China Garden | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 41 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 22 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 92 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 Garden 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 Garden, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crispy Bacon Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Firstlings Residential Home Caring Premises | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Maltsters Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Brewery Kitchen By Mad Franks Mobile caterer | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Allied Pharmacy Bentalls Centre Retailers - other | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2026 |
| Heybridge General Store Retailers - other | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Bengal Nights Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
Questions about China Garden
What is China Garden's food hygiene rating?
China Garden has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maldon Council on 2 July 2026.
Is China Garden 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 Garden last inspected?
China Garden was last inspected on 2 July 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Maldon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at China Garden?
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 Garden compare to other places in Maldon?
88% of the 591 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, and China Garden is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon Council inspects China Garden 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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China Garden is one of 43 rated food businesses in Heybridge. See every hygiene rating in Heybridge →
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