China Box food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Chorley
China Box 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 9 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: China Box, 75 Tunley Holme, Bamber Bridge, PR5 8ES
How it compares in Chorley
That puts China Box among the 754 places in Chorley holding top marks, 87% 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 | 754 | 87% | ← China Box | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 77 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 23 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 116 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 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 Box 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 Box, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Babybrook Nursery School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Clayton Brook Primary School School/college/university | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Cambian Red Rose School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Brookside Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Brookhaven Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Asda Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Brindle Distillery - The Cuckoos Nest Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
| Butty Fries Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
Questions about China Box
What is China Box's food hygiene rating?
China Box has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chorley Council on 9 May 2024.
Is China Box 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 Box last inspected?
China Box was last inspected on 9 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chorley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at China Box?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does China Box compare to other places in Chorley?
87% of the 863 rated food businesses in Chorley hold the top rating of 5, and China Box is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chorley Council inspects China Box 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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