Golden Valley food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Somerset
Golden Valley 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
This is a fresh result: Golden Valley was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 40-42 Westfield Road, Yeovil, BA21 3DA
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Golden Valley 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 Valley | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Valley 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 Valley, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2023 |
| abm Catering @ Westfield Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Discovery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Appletree Children's Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| Da Vinci Restaurant and Refectory Unit School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2024 |
| Cooksons Court Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Beehive Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Bamboo Garden Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
Questions about Golden Valley
What is Golden Valley's food hygiene rating?
Golden Valley has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 20 May 2026.
Is Golden Valley 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 Valley last inspected?
Golden Valley was last inspected on 20 May 2026, a month 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 Valley?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Valley compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Golden Valley is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Golden Valley 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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