Chinatown Bakery food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Westminster
Chinatown Bakery holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the food producer that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 19 March 2025, 15 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: 7-9 Newport Place, London, WC2H 7JR
How it compares in Westminster
A 2 is rare: only 233 of 5,234 rated places in Westminster score this low, about one in 22. By contrast 70% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,663 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 846 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 393 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 233 | 4% | ← Chinatown Bakery | |
| 1 out of 5 | 85 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 14 | <1% |
A further 447 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 Chinatown Bakery the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Chinatown Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 July 2025 |
| Premier shop BK stores Retailers - other | 198 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 May 2026 |
| The Boyden Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 248 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Naija Bites Other catering premises | 253 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Oasis Community Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Golden Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2017 |
| Havenmere Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Jakita's Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
Questions about Chinatown Bakery
What is Chinatown Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Chinatown Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Westminster Council on 19 March 2025.
Is Chinatown Bakery safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The food producer is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Chinatown Bakery last inspected?
Chinatown Bakery was last inspected on 19 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Westminster Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chinatown Bakery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chinatown Bakery compare to other places in Westminster?
70% of the 5,234 rated food businesses in Westminster hold the top rating of 5, while Chinatown Bakery holds a 2. 233 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Westminster Council inspects Chinatown Bakery 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Westminster, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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