Golden River food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Somerset
Golden River 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 9 January 2025, 18 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: 7 Wyndham Street, Yeovil, BA20 1JJ
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Golden River among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 87% 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 | 4,825 | 87% | ← Golden River | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 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 River 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 River, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Comely Takeaway/sandwich shop | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2023 |
| Farm Foods Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2022 |
| E-Door Superstore Retailers - other | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| Doner and Gyros Takeaway/sandwich shop | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Centre News Retailers - other | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2024 |
| Caprinos Takeaway/sandwich shop | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
Questions about Golden River
What is Golden River's food hygiene rating?
Golden River has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 9 January 2025.
Is Golden River 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 River last inspected?
Golden River was last inspected on 9 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Golden River?
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 River compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Golden River is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Golden River 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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Understanding this rating
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