Gold Coast Groceries food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wiltshire
Gold Coast Groceries holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 29 August 2023, more than 2 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: 49 Castle Street, Salisbury, SP1 3SP
How it compares in Wiltshire
In Wiltshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Gold Coast Groceries sits behind roughly 2,382 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,382 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 330 | 11% | ← Gold Coast Groceries | |
| 3 out of 5 | 172 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 1,266 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 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 Gold Coast Groceries 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 Gold Coast Groceries, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avon Brewery Pub/bar/nightclub | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone Monument Place Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Jenny's Bistro Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Giggling Squid Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Jimmy Goose's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Cook Retailers - other | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2024 |
| Charlies Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
Questions about Gold Coast Groceries
What is Gold Coast Groceries's food hygiene rating?
Gold Coast Groceries has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wiltshire Council on 29 August 2023.
Is Gold Coast Groceries 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gold Coast Groceries last inspected?
Gold Coast Groceries was last inspected on 29 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wiltshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Gold Coast Groceries?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gold Coast Groceries compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,943 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, while Gold Coast Groceries holds a 4. 330 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects Gold Coast Groceries 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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Gold Coast Groceries is one of 362 rated food businesses in Salisbury. See every hygiene rating in Salisbury →
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