Golden Eagle food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Dorset
Golden Eagle 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 19 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Unit A Cornerways King George V Road, Bovington, BH20 6JQ
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Golden Eagle among the 3,808 places in Dorset holding top marks, 95% 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 | 3,808 | 95% | ← Golden Eagle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,119 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 Golden Eagle 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 Golden Eagle, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorset Grill House Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Vision Youth Centre Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Bovi Stores Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 18 July 2017 |
| Indiana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 8 May 2025 |
| Costcutter Bovington Community Store Retailers - other | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Impact Food Group @ Bovington Academy School/college/university | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Greggs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| The Royal Wessex Yeomanry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2023 |
Questions about Golden Eagle
What is Golden Eagle's food hygiene rating?
Golden Eagle has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 19 September 2024.
Is Golden Eagle 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 Golden Eagle last inspected?
Golden Eagle was last inspected on 19 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Golden Eagle?
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 Golden Eagle compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Golden Eagle is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Golden Eagle 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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