China Garden food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Nottingham City
China Garden 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 6 February 2025, 17 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: 24 Bells Lane, NG8 6ET
How it compares in Nottingham City
In Nottingham City, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so China Garden sits behind roughly 2,404 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,404 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 168 | 6% | ← China Garden | |
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 346 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Alder House Care Home Caring Premises | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Age Uk Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Asian Flavaz Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| A J Convenience Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Basford United Football Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Aramark Catering Ltd Highbury Hospital Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Ash's Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
Questions about China Garden
What is China Garden's food hygiene rating?
China Garden has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Nottingham City Council on 6 February 2025.
Is China Garden 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 Garden last inspected?
China Garden was last inspected on 6 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Nottingham City 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 "generally satisfactory", 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 Nottingham City?
90% of the 2,674 rated food businesses in Nottingham City hold the top rating of 5, while China Garden holds a 4. 168 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Nottingham City 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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