Chef China food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Southampton
Chef China holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 17 December 2024, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 200B Burgess Road, Southampton, SO16 3AY
How it compares in Southampton
In Southampton, 68% of rated places manage a 5, so Chef China sits behind roughly 1,016 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,016 | 68% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 278 | 19% | ← Chef China | |
| 3 out of 5 | 146 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 218 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 Chef China 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 Chef China, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar SO16 Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2020 |
| Bassett Green Primary School School/college/university | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Brewed Awakening Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Arlott Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2018 |
| Bridge Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Big Belly Rude Boy'z Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Brewhouse and Kitchen - Southampton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| .HEYBOBA Portswood Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2024 |
Questions about Chef China
What is Chef China's food hygiene rating?
Chef China has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Southampton Council on 17 December 2024.
Is Chef China 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chef China last inspected?
Chef China was last inspected on 17 December 2024, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Southampton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chef China?
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 Chef China compare to other places in Southampton?
68% of the 1,486 rated food businesses in Southampton hold the top rating of 5, while Chef China holds a 4. 278 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southampton Council inspects Chef 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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