China Diner food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
China Diner holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 28 April 2026, 2 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: 5 Sunderland Road, Gilesgate, DH1 2LH
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so China Diner sits behind roughly 3,770 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,086 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ← China Diner | |
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 512 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Diner 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 Diner, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candy Boutique Retailers - other | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| Durham City Baptist Church Other catering premises | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Bells Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Catholic Parish of the Durham Martyrs Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Craft Burger Durham Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Durham Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Dominos Durham-East Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
Questions about China Diner
What is China Diner's food hygiene rating?
China Diner has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Durham Council on 28 April 2026.
Is China Diner safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was China Diner last inspected?
China Diner was last inspected on 28 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at China Diner?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Diner compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while China Diner holds a 3. 286 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects China Diner 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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