The Mandarin

Old Newton

Food hygiene rating 1 / 5 · Major improvement necessary

Bit dodgy, this one

The Mandarin scored just 1 out of 5 at its last inspection. Maybe think twice before ordering.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Improvement necessary Confidence in management Major improvement necessary

Last inspected on 30 October 2025 by Mid Suffolk.

What does this rating mean?

The Mandarin in Old Newton has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 1 out of 5 means major improvement was necessary at the last inspection.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

Shoulder Of Mutton Inn,
Stowmarket Road,
Old Newton,
STOWMARKET,
IP14 4EF

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Mandarin. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Mandarin?

Food hygiene at The Mandarin is inspected by Mid Suffolk, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.midsuffolk.gov.uk/ or [email protected].

Questions about The Mandarin

What is The Mandarin’s food hygiene rating?

The Mandarin has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (Major improvement necessary), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 30 October 2025.

When was The Mandarin last inspected?

The Mandarin was last inspected by Mid Suffolk on 30 October 2025.

Is a 1 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 1 out of 5 means major improvement was necessary at the last inspection.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.