China Valley food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Plymouth City
China Valley holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 16 February 2023, more than 3 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: 95 Victoria Road, Plymouth, PL5 1RX
How it compares in Plymouth City
In Plymouth City, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so China Valley sits behind roughly 1,468 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,270 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 97 | 6% | ← China Valley | |
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 34 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | 1% |
A further 153 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Valley 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 Valley, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best One Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2015 |
| ARR Fine Foods Limited Retailers - other | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| CATERed at St Pauls RC Primary School School/college/university | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2019 |
| Brunel View Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Butterfly Lodge Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| CATERed at St Budeaux Foundation School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2019 |
| CATERed at Plaistow Hill School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Bull Point House and Annex Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
Questions about China Valley
What is China Valley's food hygiene rating?
China Valley has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Plymouth City Council on 16 February 2023.
Is China Valley safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was China Valley last inspected?
China Valley was last inspected on 16 February 2023, more than 3 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 China Valley?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Valley compare to other places in Plymouth City?
78% of the 1,630 rated food businesses in Plymouth City hold the top rating of 5, while China Valley holds a 3. 97 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects China Valley 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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