Golden Mandarin food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Guildford
Golden Mandarin holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 August 2025, 10 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: 13 Epsom Road, Guildford, GU1 3JT
How it compares in Guildford
That puts Golden Mandarin among the 821 places in Guildford holding top marks, 82% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 821 | 82% | ← Golden Mandarin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 37 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 132 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 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 Golden 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 Golden Mandarin, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group Retailers - other | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Compass at Mount Alvernia Hospital Caring Premises | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2023 |
| Christ Church Hall Other catering premises | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Dolce & Salato Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
| Canopy coffee london square Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Art & Grind Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2024 |
| Castle Garden School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
Questions about Golden Mandarin
What is Golden Mandarin's food hygiene rating?
Golden Mandarin has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Guildford Council on 18 August 2025.
Is Golden Mandarin safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Golden Mandarin last inspected?
Golden Mandarin was last inspected on 18 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Guildford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Golden Mandarin?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Golden Mandarin compare to other places in Guildford?
82% of the 1,007 rated food businesses in Guildford hold the top rating of 5, and Golden Mandarin is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Guildford Council inspects Golden 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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