Panda Chinese food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · East Lindsey
Panda Chinese holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 8 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Golden Palm Resort, South Road, Chapel St Leonards Skegness, PE24 5TR
How it compares in East Lindsey
In East Lindsey, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Panda Chinese sits behind roughly 2,060 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,920 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 140 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 81 | 4% | ← Panda Chinese | |
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Panda 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 Panda Chinese, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Club Tropicana Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Hungry Hippo 2 Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2024 |
| J W'S Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2022 |
| J T'S Club And Cottage Pub/bar/nightclub | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2018 |
| Driftwood Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2021 |
| Food Point Takeaway/sandwich shop | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2026 |
| Arches Pub/bar/nightclub | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2025 |
| Coffee House By Little Nan's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2025 |
Questions about Panda Chinese
What is Panda Chinese's food hygiene rating?
Panda Chinese has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by East Lindsey Council on 8 April 2024.
Is Panda Chinese safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Panda Chinese last inspected?
Panda Chinese was last inspected on 8 April 2024, more than 2 years 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 "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". 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 3. 81 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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