China Palace food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Barnsley
China Palace holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 14 May 2025, 13 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: 28 Aldham Cottages, Barnsley Road, S73 8DZ
How it compares in Barnsley
In Barnsley, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so China Palace sits behind roughly 1,344 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,344 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 9% | ← China Palace | |
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 8 | <1% |
A further 282 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 Very good
- 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 Palace 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 Palace, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Aldham Mill Farm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Cheeky Monkies Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Bruce Mckendrick Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2012 |
| Astrea Academy School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Brothers Convenience Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| China Lantern Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
Questions about China Palace
What is China Palace's food hygiene rating?
China Palace has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Barnsley Council on 14 May 2025.
Is China Palace safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was China Palace last inspected?
China Palace was last inspected on 14 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Barnsley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at China Palace?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", 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 Palace compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,612 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, while China Palace holds a 4. 143 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects China Palace 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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