Golden Garden Chinese Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Mid Suffolk
Golden Garden Chinese Takeaway holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Golden Garden Chinese Takeaway was inspected on 15 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
94% of rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Mid Suffolk ratings →
Address: 4 Wolsey Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1LX
How this rating has changed
Golden Garden Chinese Takeaway has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 15 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 15 July 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
That puts Golden Garden Chinese Takeaway among the 624 places in Mid Suffolk holding top marks, 85% 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 | 624 | 85% | ← Golden Garden Chinese Takeaway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 131 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 Garden Chinese Takeaway 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 Garden Chinese Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| China City Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Cinnamon Tree Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2026 |
| Pizza King Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Foxglove Violet Hill Caring Premises | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Chilton School School/college/university | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Recreation Convenience Store Retailers - other | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Stowcare Ltd @ Chilton Court Caring Premises | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Masonic Lodge Pub/bar/nightclub | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
Questions about Golden Garden Chinese Takeaway
What is Golden Garden Chinese Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Golden Garden Chinese Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 15 July 2026.
Is Golden Garden Chinese Takeaway 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Golden Garden Chinese Takeaway last inspected?
Golden Garden Chinese Takeaway was last inspected on 15 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Golden Garden Chinese Takeaway?
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 Garden Chinese Takeaway compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
85% of the 731 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Golden Garden Chinese Takeaway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects Golden Garden Chinese Takeaway 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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