China Moon food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Kesteven
China Moon holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the restaurant requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: China Moon was inspected on 10 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Northbound, Great North Road, Colsterworth, NG33 5JJ
How it compares in South Kesteven
A 0 is rare: only 1 of 1,097 rated places in South Kesteven score this low, about one in 1,097. By contrast 84% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 917 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 107 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ← China Moon |
A further 79 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Major improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Moon the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to China Moon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Service Station Retailers - other | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Colsterworth Retailers - other | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| A1 Stadium Diner & Compass Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 January 2026 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Colsterworth Service Station Retailers - other | 301 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 October 2025 |
| Little Legs Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Colsterworth C of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
Questions about China Moon
What is China Moon's food hygiene rating?
China Moon has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by South Kesteven Council on 10 June 2026.
Is China Moon safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The restaurant may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was China Moon last inspected?
China Moon was last inspected on 10 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Kesteven Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at China Moon?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "major improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does China Moon compare to other places in South Kesteven?
84% of the 1,097 rated food businesses in South Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, while China Moon holds a 0. 1 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects China Moon 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 0 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at South Kesteven, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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