Mandarin Chinese food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Devon
Mandarin Chinese 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 25 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 58 South Street, South Molton, Devon, EX36 4AG
How it compares in North Devon
That puts Mandarin Chinese among the 1,107 places in North Devon holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,107 | 84% | ← Mandarin Chinese | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 150 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 Mandarin Chinese 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 Mandarin Chinese, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wing It Takeaway/sandwich shop | 25 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 3 June 2026 |
| Chip N Fin Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| The South Street Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Avo Craft Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 June 2025 |
| Freds Charcoal Grill and Pizzas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 25 March 2025 |
| The Wandering Bistro Other catering premises | 89 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 14 October 2025 |
| Moors Parts, Moors Garage Retailers - other | 89 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Original Factory Shop Retailers - other | 89 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about Mandarin Chinese
What is Mandarin Chinese's food hygiene rating?
Mandarin Chinese has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 25 July 2024.
Is Mandarin Chinese 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 Mandarin Chinese last inspected?
Mandarin Chinese was last inspected on 25 July 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mandarin Chinese?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Mandarin Chinese compare to other places in North Devon?
84% of the 1,317 rated food businesses in North Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Mandarin Chinese is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Mandarin Chinese 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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