Golden House food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · East Devon
Golden House 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 23 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 1 Lyme Street, Axminster, EX13 5AU
How it compares in East Devon
That puts Golden House among the 1,093 places in East Devon holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,093 | 84% | ← Golden House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 248 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 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 Golden House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| The Cow And The Bean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| The Lucky House Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| The Red Lion Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Lemon Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 15 May 2026 |
| The George Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Cheeki Retailers - other | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Axminster United Reformed Church Other catering premises | 127 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about Golden House
What is Golden House's food hygiene rating?
Golden House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 23 August 2024.
Is Golden House 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 House last inspected?
Golden House was last inspected on 23 August 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Golden House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 House compare to other places in East Devon?
84% of the 1,303 rated food businesses in East Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Golden House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects 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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