Golden River Chinese Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Somerset
Golden River Chinese Takeaway 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 23 January 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: 17 Market Square, Crewkerne, TA18 7LG
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Golden River Chinese Takeaway among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 88% 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 | 88% | ← Golden River Chinese Takeaway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 93 | 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 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 Chinese Takeaway 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 Chinese Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| On The Piazza Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Tiger Chan Takeaway/sandwich shop | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| The George Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Vape and Juice South West Ltd Retailers - other | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2023 |
| The White Hart Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 62 yards away | 4 - Good | 18 April 2024 |
| Oscars Wine Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| The Mint Lounge Other catering premises | 67 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 April 2026 |
| Tuckers Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 69 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 January 2025 |
Questions about Golden River Chinese Takeaway
What is Golden River Chinese Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Golden River Chinese Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 23 January 2025.
Is Golden River Chinese Takeaway 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 Chinese Takeaway last inspected?
Golden River Chinese Takeaway was last inspected on 23 January 2025, 17 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 Chinese Takeaway?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Golden River Chinese Takeaway compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Golden River Chinese Takeaway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Golden River Chinese Takeaway 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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