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The Royal Mandi

Major improvement necessary. Last inspection 21 January 2026.

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Quick facts

  • The Royal Mandi scored 1/5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme , last inspected 21 January 2026.
  • Verdict: Major improvement necessary.
  • Classified as restaurant/cafe/canteen in Middlesbrough.
  • Inspected by Middlesbrough Environmental Health.
Address
48 Borough Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 5DW

Local authority: Middlesbrough · council website ↗

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What this means

Major improvement necessary.

Serious shortcomings at the time of inspection. The FSA recommends a swift follow-up. Consumers are typically advised to check whether improvements have been confirmed.

Classified as a sit-down food business. Display is voluntary in England, which is why low scorers often skip the window sticker.

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Common questions

What people ask about The Royal Mandi.

What is The Royal Mandi's FSA hygiene rating?

The Royal Mandi scored 1 out of 5 under the UK Food Hygiene Rating Scheme at its last inspection on 21 January 2026. This rating reflects the hygiene standards observed on that day and comes directly from the FSA open dataset.

When was The Royal Mandi last inspected?

The last Food Standards Agency inspection published for The Royal Mandi was on 21 January 2026, 4 months ago. The FSA recommends re-inspection every 6 to 24 months depending on risk profile.

Is The Royal Mandi required to display its hygiene rating?

No, displaying the rating sticker is voluntary in England. Many low-rated venues choose not to.

Is it safe to eat at The Royal Mandi?

The Royal Mandi's last FSA inspection identified hygiene standards requiring improvement. A low score reflects issues observed on that inspection day, not necessarily current conditions. Many venues improve rapidly between inspections. For up-to-date status, verify with the Food Standards Agency directly and consider checking the venue's local authority.

How does The Royal Mandi compare to other venues in Middlesbrough?

The Royal Mandi's rating can be compared against other restaurants, pubs, takeaways and cafes in Middlesbrough on the dedicated Middlesbrough aggregate page, which shows the citywide average, the best-rated venues and the ones rated 0 or 1.

Primary sources

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RatingCafe mirrors public FSA open data. The score on this page is the same one the inspector filed, but you can verify it at the source right now.

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Edited by James Thornton, Food Safety & Regulation editor.

Page last refreshed 14 April 2026. FSA inspection of record dated 21 January 2026. Reviewed against FSA primary sources.

Data sourced directly from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence v3.0. RatingCafe does not modify scores, only surfaces them. Full methodology.