Golden Wok food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Sandwell
Golden Wok 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 27 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: 163 Halesowen Street, Rowley Regis, B65 0ES
How it compares in Sandwell
In Sandwell, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Golden Wok sits behind roughly 2,074 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,561 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 513 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 168 | 7% | ← Golden Wok | |
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 56 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | <1% |
A further 326 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Wok 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 Wok, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artisan Expresso Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Bake My Day Other catering premises | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Admiral Amusements Other catering premises | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2021 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2021 |
| Blackheath Fruit and Vegetables Retailers - other | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2018 |
| Bobbo's Todays Catch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Bostin Darts 180 Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Blackheath Liberal Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2024 |
Questions about Golden Wok
What is Golden Wok's food hygiene rating?
Golden Wok has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Sandwell Council on 27 March 2025.
Is Golden Wok 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 Golden Wok last inspected?
Golden Wok was last inspected on 27 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sandwell Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Golden Wok?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Golden Wok compare to other places in Sandwell?
66% of the 2,350 rated food businesses in Sandwell hold the top rating of 5, while Golden Wok holds a 3. 168 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sandwell Council inspects Golden Wok 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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