Taste of China food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Mansfield
Taste of China 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 8 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: 182 Southwell Road East, Rainworth, NG21 0EH
How it compares in Mansfield
That puts Taste of China among the 713 places in Mansfield holding top marks, 87% 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 | 713 | 87% | ← Taste of China | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 76 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Taste of 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 Taste of China, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean City Takeaway/sandwich shop | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Junction Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Fresh And Tasty Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| China Rose Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Country Kids Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Lake View Primary And Nursery School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Joseph Whitaker Lower School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
Questions about Taste of China
What is Taste of China's food hygiene rating?
Taste of China has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mansfield Council on 8 July 2025.
Is Taste of China 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 Taste of China last inspected?
Taste of China was last inspected on 8 July 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mansfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Taste of China?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Taste of China compare to other places in Mansfield?
87% of the 818 rated food businesses in Mansfield hold the top rating of 5, and Taste of China is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mansfield Council inspects Taste of 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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