China Diner food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Gateshead
China Diner holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 November 2025, 8 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: 12 Whickham Industrial Estate, Swalwell, NE16 3DA
How it compares in Gateshead
That puts China Diner among the 1,170 places in Gateshead holding top marks, 81% 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 | 1,170 | 81% | ← China Diner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 197 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 202 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 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1771 Swalwell Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| B&M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Adams Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| BP Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2024 |
| Cafe 89 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Asda (Cafe) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Asda Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Burger King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
Questions about China Diner
What is China Diner's food hygiene rating?
China Diner has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gateshead Council on 9 November 2025.
Is China Diner 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was China Diner last inspected?
China Diner was last inspected on 9 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Gateshead 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 "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 Diner compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, and China Diner is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead 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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