Golden Bowl food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · East Suffolk
Golden Bowl 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 26 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 6 Newgate, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9QD
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Golden Bowl among the 1,994 places in East Suffolk holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,994 | 86% | ← Golden Bowl | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 212 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 202 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 Bowl 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 Bowl, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twyfords Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Reset Clinic Ltd Retailers - other | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Pearl River Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2025 |
| Bombay Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 4 - Good | 18 March 2026 |
| Pinetree Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Momo Market Retailers - other | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Baileys Delicatessen Other catering premises | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
Questions about Golden Bowl
What is Golden Bowl's food hygiene rating?
Golden Bowl has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 26 September 2024.
Is Golden Bowl 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 Bowl last inspected?
Golden Bowl was last inspected on 26 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Golden Bowl?
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 Bowl compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,317 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Golden Bowl is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Golden Bowl 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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