Golden Star food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Rhondda Cynon Taf
Golden Star holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 9 October 2025, 9 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: 97 Gadlys Road, Gadlys, CF44 8AB
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
In Rhondda Cynon Taf, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so Golden Star sits behind roughly 1,642 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,250 | 67% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 392 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 174 | 9% | ← Golden Star | |
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 155 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Star 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 Star, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cynon Learning Curve (Gadlys) Other catering premises | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Cynon Valley Museum Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2021 |
| Farm Foods Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Coco's Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Caffi Cwtsh Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Clubs Coffee Company Takeaway/sandwich shop | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Gravity Bike Park Takeaway/sandwich shop | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Bradley's Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
Questions about Golden Star
What is Golden Star's food hygiene rating?
Golden Star has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 9 October 2025.
Is Golden Star safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Golden Star last inspected?
Golden Star was last inspected on 9 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Golden Star?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Star compare to other places in Rhondda Cynon Taf?
67% of the 1,868 rated food businesses in Rhondda Cynon Taf hold the top rating of 5, while Golden Star holds a 3. 174 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects Golden Star 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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