The Golden Ghazal food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Rugby
The Golden Ghazal holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant 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 21 November 2024, 19 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: 39 Albert Street, Rugby, CV21 2SG
How it compares in Rugby
In Rugby, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so The Golden Ghazal sits behind roughly 723 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 596 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 6% | ← The Golden Ghazal | |
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 132 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 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 The Golden Ghazal 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 The Golden Ghazal, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicco Di Caffe - Chicco's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| BAR8 Pub/bar/nightclub | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Bacco Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Burger Guys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Crown Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Dr Noodles Rugby Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Dilruba Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2024 |
Questions about The Golden Ghazal
What is The Golden Ghazal's food hygiene rating?
The Golden Ghazal has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Rugby Council on 21 November 2024.
Is The Golden Ghazal safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant 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 The Golden Ghazal last inspected?
The Golden Ghazal was last inspected on 21 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rugby Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Golden Ghazal?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Golden Ghazal compare to other places in Rugby?
73% of the 819 rated food businesses in Rugby hold the top rating of 5, while The Golden Ghazal holds a 3. 47 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rugby Council inspects The Golden Ghazal 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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