Golden Bridge food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Hams
Golden Bridge holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the takeaway and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 17 March 2026, 3 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: 34 Fore Street, Ivybridge, PL21 9AE
How it compares in South Hams
A 1 is rare: only 7 of 854 rated places in South Hams score this low, about one in 122. By contrast 91% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 774 | 91% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 56 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ← Golden Bridge | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 253 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Bridge the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Golden Bridge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country Maid Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Friary Mill Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Hettie's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| The Ivy Fish Bar Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Nandon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 27 March 2026 |
| On-East Food Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 yards away | 4 - Good | 8 April 2026 |
| The Old Smithy Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 yards away | 4 - Good | 8 February 2024 |
| Freddie's Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
Questions about Golden Bridge
What is Golden Bridge's food hygiene rating?
Golden Bridge has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by South Hams Council on 17 March 2026.
Is Golden Bridge safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Golden Bridge last inspected?
Golden Bridge was last inspected on 17 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Hams Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Golden Bridge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Golden Bridge compare to other places in South Hams?
91% of the 854 rated food businesses in South Hams hold the top rating of 5, while Golden Bridge holds a 1. 7 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Hams Council inspects Golden Bridge 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at South Hams, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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