The China Garden food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Mid and East Antrim
The China Garden 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 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: Crebilly Road, Ballykeel, Ballymena, BT42 4AZ
How it compares in Mid and East Antrim
That puts The China Garden among the 936 places in Mid and East Antrim holding top marks, 93% 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 | 936 | 93% | ← The China Garden | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 147 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 The China Garden 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 The China Garden, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candy Corner Mace Ballykeel Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Ballykeel (Surestart) Creche Caring Premises | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Ballykeel 2000 Community Centre Other catering premises | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Ballykeel Primary School & Nursery Unit School/college/university | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Ballymena and Little Steps Surestart Caring Premises | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Crosskeys Meats Retailers - other | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Dale Farm Dairies Ltd ( Staff Canteen ) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
Questions about The China Garden
What is The China Garden's food hygiene rating?
The China Garden has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid and East Antrim Council on 10 September 2025.
Is The China Garden 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 The China Garden last inspected?
The China Garden was last inspected on 10 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid and East Antrim Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The China Garden?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The China Garden compare to other places in Mid and East Antrim?
93% of the 1,011 rated food businesses in Mid and East Antrim hold the top rating of 5, and The China Garden is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid and East Antrim Council inspects The China Garden 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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