China at Lees food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · New Forest
China at Lees 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 8 October 2025, 9 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: 2 Old Milton Green Parade, New Milton, BH25 6QA
How it compares in New Forest
That puts China at Lees among the 1,154 places in New Forest holding top marks, 80% 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 | 1,154 | 80% | ← China at Lees | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 183 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 138 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 China at Lees 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 at Lees, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Flip N Tails Seafoods Retailers - other | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Colten Care Limited Caring Premises | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Forest Foods Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| LJ'S Snack Shack Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| First Friends Day Nursery Caring Premises | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Forest Arts Centre Other catering premises | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2014 |
| LIDL Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
Questions about China at Lees
What is China at Lees's food hygiene rating?
China at Lees has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 8 October 2025.
Is China at Lees 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 at Lees last inspected?
China at Lees was last inspected on 8 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by New Forest Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at China at Lees?
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 China at Lees compare to other places in New Forest?
80% of the 1,435 rated food businesses in New Forest hold the top rating of 5, and China at Lees is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects China at Lees 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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