Golden Papadom & Grange Balti &Grill food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · West Northamptonshire
Golden Papadom & Grange Balti &Grill holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 12 February 2025, 17 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: 7 Greenview Drive, Links View, Northampton, NN2 7LA
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
In West Northamptonshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Golden Papadom & Grange Balti &Grill sits behind roughly 2,942 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,565 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 377 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ← Golden Papadom & Grange Balti &Grill | |
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 9 | <1% |
A further 772 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Papadom & Grange Balti &Grill 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 Papadom & Grange Balti &Grill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aroma of India (sri sai) Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2022 |
| Accomplish Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Adventurers Hall Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2024 |
| Bosworth Independent College School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2023 |
| Amey School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2013 |
| Alderwood LLA Ltd Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2022 |
| Alderwood LLA Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2022 |
| Bosworth Independent College School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
Questions about Golden Papadom & Grange Balti &Grill
What is Golden Papadom & Grange Balti &Grill's food hygiene rating?
Golden Papadom & Grange Balti &Grill has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 12 February 2025.
Is Golden Papadom & Grange Balti &Grill safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Golden Papadom & Grange Balti &Grill last inspected?
Golden Papadom & Grange Balti &Grill was last inspected on 12 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Golden Papadom & Grange Balti &Grill?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Papadom & Grange Balti &Grill compare to other places in West Northamptonshire?
78% of the 3,285 rated food businesses in West Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, while Golden Papadom & Grange Balti &Grill holds a 3. 251 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Golden Papadom & Grange Balti &Grill 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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