The Real China food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hull City
The Real China holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant 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 30 September 2024, 21 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: Unit 43 First Floor St Stephens, 110 Ferensway, Kingston upon Hull, HU2 8LN
How it compares in Hull City
In Hull City, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so The Real China sits behind roughly 1,693 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,495 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 124 | 6% | ← The Real China | |
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 45 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 7 | <1% |
A further 361 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 The Real China 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 The Real China, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| B & M Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2024 |
| Blacks Retailers - other | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2023 |
| Admiral of the Humber Pub/bar/nightclub | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Afro Mart Retailers - other | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2023 |
| Bob Carvers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Anlaby Road Premier Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2023 |
| Amber Cafe Hull Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
Questions about The Real China
What is The Real China's food hygiene rating?
The Real China has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Hull City Council on 30 September 2024.
Is The Real China safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant 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 The Real China last inspected?
The Real China was last inspected on 30 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hull City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Real China?
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 The Real China compare to other places in Hull City?
78% of the 1,920 rated food businesses in Hull City hold the top rating of 5, while The Real China holds a 3. 124 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hull City Council inspects The Real China 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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