Taste Of China food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Southend-On-Sea
Taste Of China 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
This is a fresh result: Taste Of China was inspected on 2 September 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
88% of rated food businesses in Southend-On-Sea score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Southend-On-Sea ratings →
Address: 991 London Road, Leigh-On-Sea, Essex, SS9 3LB
How this rating has changed
Taste Of China was re-inspected on 2 September 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2 September 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Southend-On-Sea
That puts Taste Of China among the 976 places in Southend-On-Sea holding top marks, 71% 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 | 976 | 71% | ← Taste Of China | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 241 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 116 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 34 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 97 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 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 Taste Of China 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
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|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Court Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Brambles Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Adalah Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Bali-Hai Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Brick Lane Bagel House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Cake @ Annas Plants Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Cantina Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| AGH Event Bars Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2023 |
Questions about Taste Of China
What is Taste Of China's food hygiene rating?
Taste Of China has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southend-On-Sea Council on 2 September 2026.
Is Taste Of China 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 Taste Of China last inspected?
Taste Of China was last inspected on 2 September 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Southend-On-Sea Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Taste Of China?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Taste Of China compare to other places in Southend-On-Sea?
71% of the 1,383 rated food businesses in Southend-On-Sea hold the top rating of 5, and Taste Of China is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southend-On-Sea Council inspects Taste Of China 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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Taste Of China is one of 272 rated food businesses in Leigh-on-Sea. See every hygiene rating in Leigh-on-Sea →
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