China Town food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Newark and Sherwood
China Town 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 5 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: Forest Road, Ollerton, NG22 9QS
How it compares in Newark and Sherwood
That puts China Town among the 906 places in Newark and Sherwood 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 | 906 | 87% | ← China Town | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 79 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 35 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 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 Very 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 Town 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 Town, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Italia Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Ollerton Methodist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2022 |
| Richards Ices Mobile caterer | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Pop-in Playgroup Caring Premises | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2023 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Sugar Rush Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
Questions about China Town
What is China Town's food hygiene rating?
China Town has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newark and Sherwood Council on 5 June 2024.
Is China Town 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 Town last inspected?
China Town was last inspected on 5 June 2024, more than 2 years 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 Town?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Town 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, and China Town is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newark and Sherwood Council inspects China Town 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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China Town is one of 45 rated food businesses in Ollerton. See every hygiene rating in Ollerton →
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