The Golden Castle Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Somerset
The Golden Castle 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 25 March 2025, 15 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: 39 East Reach, Taunton, TA1 3ES
How it compares in Somerset
That puts The Golden Castle Takeaway among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 87% 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 | 87% | ← The Golden Castle Takeaway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 The Golden Castle 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 The Golden Castle Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2025 |
| Chopsticks Asian Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Eastside Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Ali Baba Pizza Peri Peri Takeaway/sandwich shop | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Continue Arcades Other catering premises | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Chuggers Day Nursery Caring Premises | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone - Kingfisher Court Caring Premises | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
Questions about The Golden Castle Takeaway
What is The Golden Castle Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
The Golden Castle Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 25 March 2025.
Is The Golden Castle 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 The Golden Castle Takeaway last inspected?
The Golden Castle Takeaway was last inspected on 25 March 2025, 15 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 The Golden Castle Takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Golden Castle Takeaway compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and The Golden Castle Takeaway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Golden Castle 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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