Mandarin food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Havant
Mandarin 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
This is a fresh result: Mandarin was inspected on 21 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
98% of rated food businesses in Havant score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Havant ratings →
Address: 30 North Street, Emsworth, PO10 7DG
How this rating has changed
Mandarin was re-inspected on 21 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 21 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Havant
That puts Mandarin among the 784 places in Havant holding top marks, 91% 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 | 784 | 91% | ← Mandarin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 63 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 197 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 Mandarin 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darbar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Baileys Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Cafe Moka Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2026 |
| Cross Kitchen Emsworth Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Driftwood Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2020 |
| Chartwells @ Glenwood School School/college/university | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Fat Olives Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2024 |
Questions about Mandarin
What is Mandarin's food hygiene rating?
Mandarin has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Havant Council on 21 August 2026.
Is Mandarin 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 last inspected?
Mandarin was last inspected on 21 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Havant Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mandarin?
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 Mandarin compare to other places in Havant?
91% of the 864 rated food businesses in Havant hold the top rating of 5, and Mandarin is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Havant Council inspects Mandarin 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Mandarin is one of 80 rated food businesses in Emsworth. See every hygiene rating in Emsworth →
Havant inspects and rates 1,061 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Havant →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.havant.gov.uk
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