New China Town food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Northamptonshire
New China Town 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 4 December 2025, 7 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: 178 Wellingborough Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 9SU
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
In North Northamptonshire, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so New China Town sits behind roughly 2,391 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,391 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ← New China Town | |
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 289 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 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 New China Town 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 New China Town, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Community Baptist Church Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Festive Delights Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Freedom Leisure - Splash Leisure Pool Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Figos Piri Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Asda Express Diner (Compass) Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Asda Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Happy Mondays Coffee Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
Questions about New China Town
What is New China Town's food hygiene rating?
New China Town has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 4 December 2025.
Is New China Town 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 New China Town last inspected?
New China Town was last inspected on 4 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at New China Town?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does New China Town compare to other places in North Northamptonshire?
85% of the 2,804 rated food businesses in North Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, while New China Town holds a 4. 283 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects New China Town 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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