China City food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Norfolk
China City 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 23 June 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: 31 Station Road, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 0DX
How it compares in North Norfolk
In North Norfolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so China City sits behind roughly 1,257 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,257 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 10% | ← China City | |
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 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 City 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 City, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsenham House Nursing Home Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Park Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Cromer Youth Football Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2026 |
| Amber Bar & Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Cromer Junior School Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Royal Cromer Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Norse Care Limited - Benjamin Court Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Faldonside Lodge Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
Questions about China City
What is China City's food hygiene rating?
China City has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Norfolk Council on 23 June 2025.
Is China City 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 City last inspected?
China City was last inspected on 23 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Norfolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at China City?
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 City compare to other places in North Norfolk?
86% of the 1,461 rated food businesses in North Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, while China City holds a 4. 143 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects China City 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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