New Golden Dragon food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Carmarthenshire
New Golden Dragon holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 9 May 2019, more than 7 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 42 Murray Street, Llanelli, SA15 1DJ
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
In Carmarthenshire, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so New Golden Dragon sits behind roughly 1,563 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,563 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 219 | 12% | ← New Golden Dragon | |
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 280 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 New Golden Dragon 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 New Golden Dragon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Star Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2023 |
| Dyfed Army Cadet Force Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2023 |
| Euro Market SW Ltd Retailers - other | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
| Bwyd Blasus Retailers - other | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2018 |
| Elizabeth Bennett Wholefoods Retailers - other | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2023 |
| Garrett's Fresh Seafoods Retailers - other | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2023 |
| Cwtsh Chocolate Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Club Mambo Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
Questions about New Golden Dragon
What is New Golden Dragon's food hygiene rating?
New Golden Dragon has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 9 May 2019.
Is New Golden Dragon 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was New Golden Dragon last inspected?
New Golden Dragon was last inspected on 9 May 2019, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Carmarthenshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at New Golden Dragon?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does New Golden Dragon compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, while New Golden Dragon holds a 4. 219 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects New Golden Dragon 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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