Mandarin Palace food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Buckinghamshire
Mandarin Palace 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 29 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Mandarin Palace Chinese Takeaway, 39 Marlow Road, High Wycombe, HP11 1TA
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Mandarin Palace among the 3,226 places in Buckinghamshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 3,226 | 81% | ← Mandarin Palace | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 615 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 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 Palace 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 Palace, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| BaxterStorey At Instron Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Cherry Grove Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Costa At Next Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2019 |
| Brazenors Brews Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Carrot & Coriander Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Advent Press Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2017 |
| Cressex Community Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2019 |
Questions about Mandarin Palace
What is Mandarin Palace's food hygiene rating?
Mandarin Palace has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 29 August 2023.
Is Mandarin Palace 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 Palace last inspected?
Mandarin Palace was last inspected on 29 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Buckinghamshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mandarin Palace?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Palace compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Mandarin Palace is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Mandarin Palace 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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