Mandarin House food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · North Northamptonshire
Mandarin House 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 3 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 44 High Street, Earls Barton, Northampton, NN6 0JG
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
In North Northamptonshire, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Mandarin House sits behind roughly 2,391 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,391 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ← Mandarin House | |
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 289 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 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 House 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 House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earls Barton Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Claremont Day Nursery Caring Premises | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Apothocoffee Shop, Jeys Of Earls Barton Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Happy Hols Ltd School/college/university | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Hatton Academies Trust At Earls Barton Infant Sch. School/college/university | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| E Lee & Sons (Also T/A Northamptonshire Crackling Company) Retailers - other | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Earls Barton Day Nursery Caring Premises | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Old Swan Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
Questions about Mandarin House
What is Mandarin House's food hygiene rating?
Mandarin House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 3 October 2024.
Is Mandarin House 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 Mandarin House last inspected?
Mandarin House was last inspected on 3 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mandarin House?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mandarin House compare to other places in North Northamptonshire?
85% of the 2,804 rated food businesses in North Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, while Mandarin House holds a 4. 283 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Mandarin House 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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