Mandarin Garden food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Havering
Mandarin Garden 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 16 January 2026, 5 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: 44 Corbets Tey Road, Upminster, RM14 2AB
How it compares in Havering
That puts Mandarin Garden among the 1,179 places in Havering holding top marks, 72% 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 | 1,179 | 72% | ← Mandarin Garden | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 326 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 34 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 394 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 Mandarin Garden 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 Garden, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaias Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| 7 Day Convenience Store Retailers - other | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Be Super Human Official Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2023 |
| Brick Lane Bagel Upminster Retailers - other | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Upminster Takeaway/sandwich shop | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Cafe with a Purpose Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Cakebox Upminster Retailers - other | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
Questions about Mandarin Garden
What is Mandarin Garden's food hygiene rating?
Mandarin Garden has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Havering Council on 16 January 2026.
Is Mandarin Garden 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 Mandarin Garden last inspected?
Mandarin Garden was last inspected on 16 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Havering Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mandarin Garden?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Mandarin Garden compare to other places in Havering?
72% of the 1,646 rated food businesses in Havering hold the top rating of 5, and Mandarin Garden is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Havering Council inspects Mandarin Garden 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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