China Palace food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Worthing
China Palace holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 March 2026, 3 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: 45A Chapel Road, Worthing, BN11 1EG
How it compares in Worthing
That puts China Palace among the 761 places in Worthing holding top marks, 81% 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 | 761 | 81% | ← China Palace | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 123 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 92 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Traditionale also T/A Burger Kitchen Worthing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Bar Orange Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2022 |
| Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone - Amelia Court Caring Premises | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| ASK Italian also T/A Coco di Mama Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Asia Mart Worthing Retailers - other | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
Questions about China Palace
What is China Palace's food hygiene rating?
China Palace has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Worthing Council on 19 March 2026.
Is China Palace 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was China Palace last inspected?
China Palace was last inspected on 19 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Worthing Council rather than by the business.
How does China Palace compare to other places in Worthing?
81% of the 939 rated food businesses in Worthing hold the top rating of 5, and China Palace is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Worthing 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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