Golden Cross Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wealden
Golden Cross Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 May 2025, 13 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: Golden Cross Equestrian Centre Chalvington Road, Golden Cross, Chiddingly, BN27 3SS
How it compares in Wealden
That puts Golden Cross Cafe among the 1,015 places in Wealden holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,015 | 78% | ← Golden Cross Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 215 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 72 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 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 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 Cross Cafe 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 Cross Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Well House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 24 June 2025 |
| The Mohair Centre Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 June 2025 |
| Motor Fuel Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Deanland Wood Stores, Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Inn on the Park, Deanland Wood Park Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 19 June 2026 |
| Funky Hampers Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2022 |
| Wine Direct (Sussex) Limited Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | Exempt | |
| Masterpiece Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2022 |
Questions about Golden Cross Cafe
What is Golden Cross Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Golden Cross Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wealden Council on 21 May 2025.
Is Golden Cross Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Golden Cross Cafe last inspected?
Golden Cross Cafe was last inspected on 21 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wealden Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Golden Cross Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Cross Cafe compare to other places in Wealden?
78% of the 1,308 rated food businesses in Wealden hold the top rating of 5, and Golden Cross Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wealden Council inspects Golden Cross Cafe 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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