Golden City food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Suffolk
Golden City holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 27 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 107 Risbygate Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3AA
How it compares in West Suffolk
In West Suffolk, 91% of rated places manage a 5, so Golden City sits behind roughly 1,349 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,349 | 91% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 6% | ← Golden City | |
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 241 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 Very good
- 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 City 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 City, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.S.E Express Retailers - other | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| Bury Chicken House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Byron Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| COOK Retailers - other | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2018 |
| Amigos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Edis of Ely Retailers - other | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Costa Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2026 |
| Beautiful Beers Retailers - other | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
Questions about Golden City
What is Golden City's food hygiene rating?
Golden City has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Suffolk Council on 27 January 2024.
Is Golden City safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Golden City last inspected?
Golden City was last inspected on 27 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Golden City?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", 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 City compare to other places in West Suffolk?
91% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in West Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while Golden City holds a 4. 91 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects Golden City 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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