The Mandarin food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Tonbridge and Malling
The 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 13 January 2026, 6 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: 12 Martin Hardie Way, Tonbridge, Kent, TN10 4AE
How it compares in Tonbridge and Malling
In Tonbridge and Malling, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so The Mandarin sits behind roughly 771 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 771 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 123 | 13% | ← The Mandarin | |
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 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 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 The 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 The Mandarin, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Chartwells At Hugh Christie Technology College School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Azra Catering Ltd Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| Mary's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Haywards Butchers Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Caterlink At Oakley School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| Budgens - Three Elms Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
Questions about The Mandarin
What is The Mandarin's food hygiene rating?
The Mandarin has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tonbridge and Malling Council on 13 January 2026.
Is The 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 The Mandarin last inspected?
The Mandarin was last inspected on 13 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tonbridge and Malling Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Mandarin?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 The Mandarin compare to other places in Tonbridge and Malling?
80% of the 968 rated food businesses in Tonbridge and Malling hold the top rating of 5, while The Mandarin holds a 4. 123 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tonbridge and Malling Council inspects The 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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