Mandarin Chef food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Shropshire
Mandarin Chef holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Mandarin Chef was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Takeaway At 4 Ditherington Road, Shrewsbury, SY1 4AS
How it compares in Shropshire
A 2 is rare: only 30 of 2,862 rated places in Shropshire score this low, about one in 95. By contrast 88% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,513 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 222 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ← Mandarin Chef | |
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 249 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 Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Chef the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and the condition of the premises. 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 Mandarin Chef, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flaming Great Takeaway/sandwich shop | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2023 |
| Condover College Limited Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2012 |
| Bar@Shrewsbury Freemasons Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2022 |
| Dog And Pheasant Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2022 |
| Darwin Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| China House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Birdie Bays Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Border Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2017 |
Questions about Mandarin Chef
What is Mandarin Chef's food hygiene rating?
Mandarin Chef has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Shropshire Council on 21 May 2026.
Is Mandarin Chef safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway 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 Mandarin Chef last inspected?
Mandarin Chef was last inspected on 21 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Shropshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mandarin Chef?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mandarin Chef compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, while Mandarin Chef holds a 2. 30 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects Mandarin Chef 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 2 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 Shropshire, 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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