New Golden City food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Dartford
New Golden City 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 10 September 2025, 10 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: Golden City, 451 Princes Road, Dartford, DA1 1RB
How it compares in Dartford
In Dartford, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so New Golden City sits behind roughly 844 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 713 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 131 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 53 | 6% | ← New Golden City | |
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 153 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 New Golden City 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 New Golden City, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dartford Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| BBQ Empress Mobile caterer | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2024 |
| Dartford Service Station Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2023 |
| Champions Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Club Room Cafe @ David Lloyd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Colney Butchers Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Cuddles Pre School Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Amar Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
Questions about New Golden City
What is New Golden City's food hygiene rating?
New Golden City has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Dartford Council on 10 September 2025.
Is New Golden City 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 New Golden City last inspected?
New Golden City was last inspected on 10 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dartford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at New Golden City?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does New Golden City compare to other places in Dartford?
77% of the 923 rated food businesses in Dartford hold the top rating of 5, while New Golden City holds a 3. 53 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dartford Council inspects New Golden City 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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