China Inn food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Gateshead
China Inn 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
This is a fresh result: China Inn was inspected on 1 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 16 Gosforth Street, Felling, NE10 9LS
How it compares in Gateshead
In Gateshead, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so China Inn sits behind roughly 1,367 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,170 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 197 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 4% | ← China Inn | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Inn 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 Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age UK Other catering premises | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Aspen Court Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
Questions about China Inn
What is China Inn's food hygiene rating?
China Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Gateshead Council on 1 June 2026.
Is China Inn 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 Inn last inspected?
China Inn was last inspected on 1 June 2026, a month 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 Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Inn compare to other places in Gateshead?
81% of the 1,436 rated food businesses in Gateshead hold the top rating of 5, while China Inn holds a 3. 58 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Gateshead Council inspects China Inn 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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