China Garden food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Hertfordshire
China Garden 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
The rating dates from 3 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Heron, Station Road, Standon, SG11 1QW
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
That puts China Garden among the 977 places in East Hertfordshire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 977 | 84% | ← China Garden | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 146 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 221 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- 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 Garden 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 Garden, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wasps Out Of School Club Caring Premises | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2024 |
| Standon And Puckeridge Bowls Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2025 |
| The Bell Pub/bar/nightclub | 307 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Days Of Ashwell Retailers - other | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| Westwoods Retailers - other | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2016 |
| Standon Convenience Retailers - other | 370 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 August 2025 |
| Post Office & Convenience Store Retailers - other | 370 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Bell Pub/bar/nightclub | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 December 2018 |
Questions about China Garden
What is China Garden's food hygiene rating?
China Garden has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 3 May 2024.
Is China Garden 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 China Garden last inspected?
China Garden was last inspected on 3 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at China Garden?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 Garden compare to other places in East Hertfordshire?
84% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in East Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and China Garden is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects China Garden 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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