Mandarin Chinese Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Kesteven
Mandarin Chinese Takeaway holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 4 June 2025, 13 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: 109 London Road, Grantham, NG31 6HS
How it compares in South Kesteven
In South Kesteven, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Mandarin Chinese Takeaway sits behind roughly 1,025 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 916 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 109 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 4% | ← Mandarin Chinese Takeaway | |
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 78 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Mandarin Chinese Takeaway 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 Mandarin Chinese Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Bloomsbury Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Farmfoods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2023 |
| Headstart Nursery Caring Premises | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Cecil Street Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Friendly Food Mart Ltd Retailers - other | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Grantham Outdoor Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
Questions about Mandarin Chinese Takeaway
What is Mandarin Chinese Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Mandarin Chinese Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by South Kesteven Council on 4 June 2025.
Is Mandarin Chinese Takeaway safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Mandarin Chinese Takeaway last inspected?
Mandarin Chinese Takeaway was last inspected on 4 June 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Kesteven Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mandarin Chinese Takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mandarin Chinese Takeaway compare to other places in South Kesteven?
83% of the 1,098 rated food businesses in South Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, while Mandarin Chinese Takeaway holds a 3. 49 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects Mandarin Chinese Takeaway 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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