A Taste of China food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Central Bedfordshire
A Taste of China 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 28 November 2024, 19 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: 159 High Street North, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1JW
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
In Central Bedfordshire, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so A Taste of China sits behind roughly 1,153 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,153 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 253 | 17% | ← A Taste of China | |
| 3 out of 5 | 83 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 190 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 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 A Taste of 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 A Taste of China, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beef King Dunstable Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Ashton Lodge Caring Premises | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Costworth Retailers - other | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2018 |
| Fast & Fresh Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Cookies & Cream Takeaway/sandwich shop | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2021 |
| Ace Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Efes BBQ Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
Questions about A Taste of China
What is A Taste of China's food hygiene rating?
A Taste of China has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 28 November 2024.
Is A Taste of China 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 A Taste of China last inspected?
A Taste of China was last inspected on 28 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Central Bedfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at A Taste of China?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 A Taste of China compare to other places in Central Bedfordshire?
76% of the 1,519 rated food businesses in Central Bedfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while A Taste of China holds a 4. 253 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects A Taste of 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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