Mandy's Kitchen food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Durham
Mandy's Kitchen holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the mobile caterer 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 31 March 2026, 3 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: Compound at Furnace Industrial Estate, Shildon, DL4 1QB
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Mandy's Kitchen sits behind roughly 3,087 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,087 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 683 | 17% | ← Mandy's Kitchen | |
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 512 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 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 Mandy's Kitchen 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 Mandy's Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batch Coffee Roasters Retailers - other | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2023 |
| Mariposa Care - Holly Lodge Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Norma's Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Main Place Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Maggies snack bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Cassie's Kitchen Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Godfreys The Butcher Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Miami Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
Questions about Mandy's Kitchen
What is Mandy's Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Mandy's Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 31 March 2026.
Is Mandy's Kitchen 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 mobile caterer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mandy's Kitchen last inspected?
Mandy's Kitchen was last inspected on 31 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mandy's Kitchen?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mandy's Kitchen compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Mandy's Kitchen holds a 4. 683 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Mandy's Kitchen 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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