China Essence food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Lancaster City
China Essence 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 12 June 2025, 12 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: 2 Scotland Road, Carnforth, LA5 9JY
How it compares in Lancaster City
In Lancaster City, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so China Essence sits behind roughly 865 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 865 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 172 | 16% | ← China Essence | |
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 65 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 Very 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 Essence 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 Essence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carnforth Ex-Servicemans Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Flaming Hot Takeaway/sandwich shop | 136 yards away | 4 - Good | 24 September 2025 |
| Peking Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 136 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 21 August 2025 |
| E.H Booth & Co.Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Cafe Edelweiss Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 158 yards away | 4 - Good | 24 January 2025 |
| Hillcroft Nursing Home (Carnforth) Caring Premises | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
Questions about China Essence
What is China Essence's food hygiene rating?
China Essence has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Lancaster City Council on 12 June 2025.
Is China Essence 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 Essence last inspected?
China Essence was last inspected on 12 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lancaster City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at China Essence?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does China Essence compare to other places in Lancaster City?
79% of the 1,100 rated food businesses in Lancaster City hold the top rating of 5, while China Essence holds a 4. 172 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects China Essence 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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