Mandarin food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · West Lindsey
Mandarin holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the takeaway requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
The rating dates from 27 April 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.
Address: High Street, Saxilby
How it compares in West Lindsey
A 0 is rare: only 3 of 709 rated places in West Lindsey score this low, about one in 236. By contrast 84% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 598 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ← Mandarin |
A further 166 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Major improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Urgent improvement necessary
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 the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. 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 Mandarin, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnshire Co-op Saxilby Food Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Saxilby Fish & Chip Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Scrummies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| The Anglers Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Fleur de Lys Nursery and Pre-School Caring Premises | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Saxilby C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Rooks Close Residents Association Other catering premises | 420 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about Mandarin
What is Mandarin's food hygiene rating?
Mandarin has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by West Lindsey Council on 27 April 2026.
Is Mandarin safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The takeaway may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Mandarin last inspected?
Mandarin was last inspected on 27 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Lindsey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mandarin?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "major improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "urgent improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mandarin compare to other places in West Lindsey?
84% of the 709 rated food businesses in West Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, while Mandarin holds a 0. 3 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Lindsey Council inspects 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 0 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 West Lindsey, 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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