China Palace food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Newark and Sherwood
China Palace holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 29 January 2025, 17 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: 3 New Hill, Farnsfield, NG22 8JN
How it compares in Newark and Sherwood
A 2 is rare: only 17 of 1,046 rated places in Newark and Sherwood score this low, about one in 62. By contrast 87% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 906 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 79 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 35 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ← China Palace | |
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 82 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 Palace the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to China Palace, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lion Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 104 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 March 2026 |
| Le Petit Vert Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Atherleys Home Bakery Retailers - other | 131 yards away | 4 - Good | 30 June 2025 |
| Hamiltons Butchers Retailers - other | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| The Rustic Crust Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Farnsfield Pre School Caring Premises | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| The Plough Inn Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| St Michaels C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
Questions about China Palace
What is China Palace's food hygiene rating?
China Palace has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Newark and Sherwood Council on 29 January 2025.
Is China Palace safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was China Palace last inspected?
China Palace was last inspected on 29 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newark and Sherwood Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at China Palace?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", 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 Palace compare to other places in Newark and Sherwood?
87% of the 1,046 rated food businesses in Newark and Sherwood hold the top rating of 5, while China Palace holds a 2. 17 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newark and Sherwood Council inspects China Palace 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Newark and Sherwood, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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