China City food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Basildon
China City 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 10 September 2025, 10 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: 424 Whitmore Way, Basildon, SS14 2HB
How it compares in Basildon
In Basildon, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so China City sits behind roughly 1,087 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 931 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 156 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 4% | ← China City | |
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 217 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 City 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 City, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basildon Turkish Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Community Lunch Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| De La Salle School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Brook Lodge Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Capital Burger Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Diamond House Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Culpepper Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Co-Operative Group Limited Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
Questions about China City
What is China City's food hygiene rating?
China City has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Basildon Council on 10 September 2025.
Is China City 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 City last inspected?
China City was last inspected on 10 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Basildon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at China City?
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 City compare to other places in Basildon?
80% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Basildon hold the top rating of 5, while China City holds a 3. 41 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Basildon Council inspects China City 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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