Golden Shine food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cardiff
Golden Shine holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 3 February 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 370 North Road, Heath, Cardiff, CF14 3BP
How it compares in Cardiff
In Cardiff, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Golden Shine sits behind roughly 2,114 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,114 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 560 | 18% | ← Golden Shine | |
| 3 out of 5 | 258 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 49 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 8 | <1% |
A further 401 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Shine 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 Shine, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Pharmacy Birchgrove Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Bard's Tales Rum Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Birchgrove Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| All Nations Centre Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Academy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Afro lounge Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Alex Gooch Shops Ltd Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Astrid's Petite Cuisine Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
Questions about Golden Shine
What is Golden Shine's food hygiene rating?
Golden Shine has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cardiff Council on 3 February 2026.
Is Golden Shine safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Golden Shine last inspected?
Golden Shine was last inspected on 3 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cardiff Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Golden Shine?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Golden Shine compare to other places in Cardiff?
70% of the 3,034 rated food businesses in Cardiff hold the top rating of 5, while Golden Shine holds a 4. 560 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cardiff Council inspects Golden Shine 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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