China Express food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cumberland
China Express 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 20 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Unit 4, 29 Parkhill Road, Kingstown Industrial Estate, CA3 0EX
How it compares in Cumberland
In Cumberland, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so China Express sits behind roughly 2,087 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,087 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 285 | 11% | ← China Express | |
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 258 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Express 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 Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlisle Community Help - Affordable Food Hub Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2021 |
| Coach & Horses Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Asda Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2026 |
| Bannatyne's Fitness Limited Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2024 |
| Carlisle Mencap Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Aupa Street Food Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
Questions about China Express
What is China Express's food hygiene rating?
China Express has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cumberland Council on 20 November 2024.
Is China Express 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 Express last inspected?
China Express was last inspected on 20 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at China Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does China Express compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, while China Express holds a 4. 285 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects China Express 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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