China Spice food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Epsom and Ewell
China Spice 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 3 July 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: 218 Chessington Road, West Ewell, Surrey, KT19 9XA
How it compares in Epsom and Ewell
In Epsom and Ewell, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so China Spice sits behind roughly 345 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 345 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 15% | ← China Spice | |
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 123 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 Good
- 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 China Spice 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 Spice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best One Express Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2017 |
| Appleby House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Bambini Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| All Things Nice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Bordelaise Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Beris Place Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
Questions about China Spice
What is China Spice's food hygiene rating?
China Spice has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Epsom and Ewell Council on 3 July 2025.
Is China Spice 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 Spice last inspected?
China Spice was last inspected on 3 July 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Epsom and Ewell Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at China Spice?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does China Spice compare to other places in Epsom and Ewell?
77% of the 447 rated food businesses in Epsom and Ewell hold the top rating of 5, while China Spice holds a 4. 67 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Epsom and Ewell Council inspects China Spice 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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