Takeaway/sandwich shop 📍 Tonbridge and Malling

The Mandarin

Kent

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Mandarin scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Good Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 13 January 2026 by Tonbridge and Malling.

What does this rating mean?

The Mandarin in Kent has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

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?

12 Martin Hardie Way,
Tonbridge,
Kent,
TN10 4AE

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 Tonbridge and Malling, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.tmbc.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 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 13 January 2026.

When was The Mandarin last inspected?

The Mandarin was last inspected by Tonbridge and Malling on 13 January 2026.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

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.