Golden Palace food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Mole Valley
Golden Palace holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the takeaway requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Golden Palace was inspected on 12 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 4 Ranmore Road, RH4 1HA
How it compares in Mole Valley
A 0 is rare: only 2 of 709 rated places in Mole Valley score this low, about one in 355. 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 | 648 | 91% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 39 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ← Golden Palace |
A further 88 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Major improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major improvement necessary
- 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 Palace the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises 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 Palace, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irresistible Delicious Takeaway/sandwich shop | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Brookhouse Stores Retailers - other | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Jam Pot Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Dorking Christian Centre - Servery Other catering premises | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Cafe Willow Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Grove House Club Other catering premises | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Kasia café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
Questions about Golden Palace
What is Golden Palace's food hygiene rating?
Golden Palace has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Mole Valley Council on 12 May 2026.
Is Golden Palace safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The takeaway may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Golden Palace last inspected?
Golden Palace was last inspected on 12 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mole Valley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Golden Palace?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "major improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", 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 Palace compare to other places in Mole Valley?
91% of the 709 rated food businesses in Mole Valley hold the top rating of 5, while Golden Palace holds a 0. 2 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mole Valley Council inspects Golden Palace 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 0 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 Mole Valley, 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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The official record is held by the council: http://www.molevalley.gov.uk
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