New Mandarin food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Milton Keynes
New Mandarin holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 24 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: The Countryman, 127 Bradwell Common Boulevard, Bradwell Common, MK13 8DY
How it compares in Milton Keynes
In Milton Keynes, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so New Mandarin sits behind roughly 1,755 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,755 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 360 | 16% | ← New Mandarin | |
| 3 out of 5 | 111 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 236 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 New 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 New Mandarin, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradwell Common Preschool Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2017 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Cake Inn Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2021 |
| Adam Afro Foods Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Bradwell Village School (Roman Field School) School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Aheed Food Centre Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Be At One Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Blossom Room Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
Questions about New Mandarin
What is New Mandarin's food hygiene rating?
New Mandarin has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Milton Keynes Council on 24 March 2026.
Is New Mandarin 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was New Mandarin last inspected?
New Mandarin was last inspected on 24 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Milton Keynes Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at New Mandarin?
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 New Mandarin compare to other places in Milton Keynes?
77% of the 2,271 rated food businesses in Milton Keynes hold the top rating of 5, while New Mandarin holds a 4. 360 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Milton Keynes Council inspects New 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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