Panda Chinese food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Lindsey
Panda Chinese holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
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: Tower Point, Sea Lane, Ingoldmells Skegness, PE25 1PG
How it compares in East Lindsey
A 1 is rare: only 11 of 2,162 rated places in East Lindsey score this low, about one in 197. By contrast 89% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,920 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 140 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 81 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ← Panda Chinese | |
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 93 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Panda Chinese the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Panda Chinese, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chunky Chip Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Angie's Ices Takeaway/sandwich shop | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Big Save Ltd Retailers - other | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Crazy Cuts (Kingfisher Supermarket) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Big Top Family Show Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Clearance Shop Ltd Retailers - other | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Edwinas Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Aqua Lounge Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
Questions about Panda Chinese
What is Panda Chinese's food hygiene rating?
Panda Chinese has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by East Lindsey Council on 31 March 2026.
Is Panda Chinese safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Panda Chinese last inspected?
Panda Chinese was last inspected on 31 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Lindsey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Panda Chinese?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Panda Chinese compare to other places in East Lindsey?
89% of the 2,162 rated food businesses in East Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, while Panda Chinese holds a 1. 11 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects Panda 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at East Lindsey, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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