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New China

London

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 1 December 2025 by Lambeth.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for New China, from June 2021 to December 2025. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 3 in 2021 to 3 in 2025.

0 1 2 3 4 5 30 Jun 2021: 3 out of 5 1 Dec 2025: 3 out of 5 Jun 2021 Dec 2025
Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of New China.
Food hygiene rating history for New China
Inspection date Rating Verdict
3 / 5 Generally satisfactory
3 / 5 Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

New China in London has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

Ground Floor,
104 Norwood High Street,
London,
SE27 9NH
New China Hygiene Rating - 3/5

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for New China. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects New China?

Food hygiene at New China is inspected by Lambeth, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.lambeth.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about New China

What is New China’s food hygiene rating?
New China has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 1 December 2025.
When was New China last inspected?
New China was last inspected by Lambeth on 1 December 2025.
Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?
A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.
What do the food hygiene scores mean?
The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.

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