Milaf Mandi food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Newport
Milaf Mandi 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
The rating dates from 16 April 2025, 14 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: 61 Commercial Road, Newport, South Wales, NP20 2PF
How it compares in Newport
A 2 is rare: only 10 of 1,156 rated places in Newport score this low, about one in 116. By contrast 78% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 905 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 172 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ← Milaf Mandi | |
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 198 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 Very 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 Milaf Mandi the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. 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 Milaf Mandi, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antalya Takeaway/sandwich shop | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Asia Halal Food Retailers - other | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2020 |
| Carrot Top Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2025 |
| Chans Noodle Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Asda Cafe - Compass Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Asda Stores Ltd (Asda Newport Pillgwenlly) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Brew & Bites Other catering premises | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Alisha Convenience Store Retailers - other | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2022 |
Questions about Milaf Mandi
What is Milaf Mandi's food hygiene rating?
Milaf Mandi has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Newport Council on 16 April 2025.
Is Milaf Mandi 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 Milaf Mandi last inspected?
Milaf Mandi was last inspected on 16 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newport Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Milaf Mandi?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Milaf Mandi compare to other places in Newport?
78% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Newport hold the top rating of 5, while Milaf Mandi holds a 2. 10 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newport Council inspects Milaf Mandi 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 Newport, 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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