Lian Chinese Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Braintree
Lian Chinese Restaurant holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Lian Chinese Restaurant was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 5 Newland Street, Witham, Essex, CM8 2AF
How it compares in Braintree
That puts Lian Chinese Restaurant among the 980 places in Braintree holding top marks, 85% 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 | 980 | 85% | ← Lian Chinese Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 111 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Lian Chinese Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill's Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| El Pulpo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Breeze Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Peking Chef Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| New Land St Store Retailers - other | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Pollys Pie \& Mash Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Aramark At Aegon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
Questions about Lian Chinese Restaurant
What is Lian Chinese Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
Lian Chinese Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 19 May 2026.
Is Lian Chinese Restaurant 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lian Chinese Restaurant last inspected?
Lian Chinese Restaurant was last inspected on 19 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Braintree Council rather than by the business.
How does Lian Chinese Restaurant compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and Lian Chinese Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Lian Chinese Restaurant 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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Lian Chinese Restaurant is one of 170 rated food businesses in Witham. See every hygiene rating in Witham →
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