Hygienic food handling
Generally satisfactoryIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Takeaway/sandwich shop
Latest rating available
The Mandarin food hygiene rating
The Mandarin
China Dragon Shoulder Of Mutton Inn
Stowmarket Road
Old Newton
STOWMARKET
IP14 4EF Inspected 30 October 2025
Stowmarket Road
Old Newton
STOWMARKET
IP14 4EF Inspected 30 October 2025
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Mid Suffolk
1
Major improvement necessary
Major improvement to hygiene standards was necessary.
At a glance
Business summary
The Mandarin in Mid Suffolk currently has a food hygiene rating of 1 (Major improvement necessary). The latest published inspection was carried out on 30 October 2025. The Mandarin is registered as a Takeaway/sandwich shop and is located at China Dragon Shoulder Of Mutton Inn, Stowmarket Road, Old Newton, STOWMARKET, IP14 4EF.
- Business name
- The Mandarin
- Business type
- Takeaway/sandwich shop
- Local authority
- Mid Suffolk
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 30 October 2025
- FHRS ID
- 1539213
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About this information
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Latest inspection
Inspection details
30 October 2025
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
Improvement necessaryCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
Major improvement necessaryConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
There are no earlier dated inspection records available to compare with the latest published rating for The Mandarin.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 October 2025 | 1 | Major improvement necessary | Current |
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