Golden Rice Bowl food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · West Northamptonshire
Golden Rice Bowl holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 July 2022, more than 3 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: 2 Limehurst Square, Duston, Northampton, NN5 6LP
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
In West Northamptonshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Golden Rice Bowl sits behind roughly 2,565 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,565 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 378 | 12% | ← Golden Rice Bowl | |
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 43 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 9 | <1% |
A further 772 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 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 Rice Bowl 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 Rice Bowl, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2019 |
| ABM Catering Limited School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2023 |
| Amys Vintage Teas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2021 |
| Caring Kindergartens Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Amey School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Amey School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Berrywood Hospital Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
Questions about Golden Rice Bowl
What is Golden Rice Bowl's food hygiene rating?
Golden Rice Bowl has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 27 July 2022.
Is Golden Rice Bowl 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Golden Rice Bowl last inspected?
Golden Rice Bowl was last inspected on 27 July 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Golden Rice Bowl?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Rice Bowl compare to other places in West Northamptonshire?
78% of the 3,285 rated food businesses in West Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, while Golden Rice Bowl holds a 4. 378 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Golden Rice Bowl 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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