China Star food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Norwich City
China Star holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 7 May 2025, 14 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: 193 Sprowston Road, Norwich, NR3 4QQ
How it compares in Norwich City
In Norwich City, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so China Star sits behind roughly 889 nearby businesses. 24% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 889 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 330 | 24% | ← China Star | |
| 3 out of 5 | 116 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 207 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Star 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 Star, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorns After School Care School/college/university | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| BestBargain Norwich Retailers - other | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2023 |
| Angel Road Infant & Nursey School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Bread Source Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Babas Kebabs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| BaxterStorey - Mills And Reeve - Norwich Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Ali Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
Questions about China Star
What is China Star's food hygiene rating?
China Star has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Norwich City Council on 7 May 2025.
Is China Star safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was China Star last inspected?
China Star was last inspected on 7 May 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Norwich City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at China Star?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does China Star compare to other places in Norwich City?
65% of the 1,360 rated food businesses in Norwich City hold the top rating of 5, while China Star holds a 4. 330 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Norwich City Council inspects China Star 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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