The Golden House food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Central Bedfordshire
The Golden House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 3 February 2026, 5 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: 189A High Street, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0JB
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
In Central Bedfordshire, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so The Golden House sits behind roughly 1,153 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,153 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 254 | 17% | ← The Golden House | |
| 3 out of 5 | 83 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 189 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 The Golden House 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 House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Fish Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| The Cross Keys Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 March 2026 |
| Methi Cranfield Takeaway/sandwich shop | 76 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 29 September 2025 |
| Holywell C of E Academy School/college/university | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Cranfield Church of England Academy - St Paul's site School/college/university | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| The Krafty Kuppa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 248 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 December 2024 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 265 yards away | 4 - Good | 30 April 2025 |
| Addys Chopz Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
Questions about The Golden House
What is The Golden House's food hygiene rating?
The Golden House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 3 February 2026.
Is The Golden House 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Golden House last inspected?
The Golden House was last inspected on 3 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Central Bedfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Golden House?
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 The Golden House compare to other places in Central Bedfordshire?
76% of the 1,520 rated food businesses in Central Bedfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Golden House holds a 4. 254 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects The Golden House 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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