Top China food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Plymouth City
Top China 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 26 June 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: 29 Percy Terrace, Alexandra Road, PL4 7HG
How it compares in Plymouth City
That puts Top China among the 1,278 places in Plymouth City holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,278 | 78% | ← Top China | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 194 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 98 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 33 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | 1% |
A further 143 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 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 Top 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
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|---|---|---|---|
| Bobtails Pre-school Caring Premises | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| A&m UK Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Bethany House Care home ( Plymouth ) LTD Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Asian Box Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Baxterstorey 5037 BBC Plymouth Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Age UK Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
Questions about Top China
What is Top China's food hygiene rating?
Top China has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Plymouth City Council on 26 June 2024.
Is Top China 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 Top China last inspected?
Top China was last inspected on 26 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Plymouth City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Top China?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Top China compare to other places in Plymouth City?
78% of the 1,634 rated food businesses in Plymouth City hold the top rating of 5, and Top China is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects Top 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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