China Cottage food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Harborough
China Cottage 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 28 August 2024, 22 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: Chengs Cottage, 17 High Street, Lutterworth, LE17 4AT
How it compares in Harborough
That puts China Cottage among the 679 places in Harborough holding top marks, 93% 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 | 679 | 93% | ← China Cottage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 39 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 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 Cottage 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 Cottage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| W F Chapman Butchers Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2020 |
| E&R Tearoom Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| Smash \& Scoop Retailers - other | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| The Cork And Hop Retailers - other | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Lutterworth Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2023 |
| The Shambles Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
Questions about China Cottage
What is China Cottage's food hygiene rating?
China Cottage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Harborough Council on 28 August 2024.
Is China Cottage 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 Cottage last inspected?
China Cottage was last inspected on 28 August 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Harborough Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at China Cottage?
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 Cottage compare to other places in Harborough?
93% of the 732 rated food businesses in Harborough hold the top rating of 5, and China Cottage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harborough Council inspects China Cottage 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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