China Palace food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Holland
China Palace 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 11 December 2025, 7 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: 3A North Street, Crowland, Spalding, PE6 0EG
How it compares in South Holland
In South Holland, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so China Palace sits behind roughly 614 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 614 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 9% | ← China Palace | |
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Palace 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 Palace, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crowland Kebabs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| The Old Paper Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| D’Angelo’s Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Spar Crowland Retailers - other | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2025 |
| All about the Cakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Frydays Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Abbey Gate Residential Home Caring Premises | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Trinity Bakery Retailers - other | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
Questions about China Palace
What is China Palace's food hygiene rating?
China Palace has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Holland Council on 11 December 2025.
Is China Palace 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 Palace last inspected?
China Palace was last inspected on 11 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Holland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at China Palace?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Palace compare to other places in South Holland?
86% of the 711 rated food businesses in South Holland hold the top rating of 5, while China Palace holds a 4. 67 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Holland Council inspects China Palace 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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