Mini China food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · East Lindsey
Mini China holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 June 2026, 2 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.
95% of rated food businesses in East Lindsey score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all East Lindsey ratings →
Address: Toy Town, Sea Lane, Ingoldmells, PE25 1LU
How it compares in East Lindsey
That puts Mini China among the 1,994 places in East Lindsey holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,994 | 89% | ← Mini China | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 142 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 80 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 96 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Mini China 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 Mini China, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Bar And Diner Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Cheeky Blinders Pub/bar/nightclub | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Boardwalk Rock Shop Retailers - other | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2025 |
| Crazy Cuts Retailers - other | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Bibby'S Beach Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2025 |
| Bibby'S Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2025 |
| Havannas Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Fourwinds Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
Questions about Mini China
What is Mini China's food hygiene rating?
Mini China has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Lindsey Council on 20 June 2026.
Is Mini China 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mini China last inspected?
Mini China was last inspected on 20 June 2026, 2 months 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 Mini China?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mini China compare to other places in East Lindsey?
89% of the 2,243 rated food businesses in East Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, and Mini China is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects Mini China 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch Mini China and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Mini China is one of 47 rated food businesses in Ingoldmells. See every hygiene rating in Ingoldmells →
East Lindsey inspects and rates 2,339 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in East Lindsey →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.e-lindsey.gov.uk/
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →