China Garden food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Hertfordshire
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 9 April 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: 2 High Street, Baldock, SG7 6AR
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
That puts China Garden among the 789 places in North Hertfordshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 789 | 78% | ← China Garden | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 155 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 105 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 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 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 China Garden, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baldock Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Baldock Town Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2015 |
| Bombay Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Costcutter Supermarket Retailers - other | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Baldock Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Baldock Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Batch Fifty Two Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Chilli Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
Questions about China Garden
What is China Garden's food hygiene rating?
China Garden has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 9 April 2025.
Is 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 China Garden last inspected?
China Garden was last inspected on 9 April 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at China Garden?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does China Garden compare to other places in North Hertfordshire?
78% of the 1,015 rated food businesses in North Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and China Garden is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects 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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