Golden Waffle food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Woking
Golden Waffle holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the takeaway and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 6 January 2026, 6 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: Kiosk 1Market WalkWokingSurrey, GU21 6AA
How it compares in Woking
A 1 is rare: only 28 of 712 rated places in Woking score this low, about one in 25. By contrast 69% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 488 | 69% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 137 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 55 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 4% | ← Golden Waffle | |
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 60 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 Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Waffle the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Golden Waffle, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| EBI Intercontinental Foods Retailers - other | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Food Junction Takeaway/sandwich shop | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Boots UK Retailers - other | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
| Greggs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Burger King Other catering premises | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Elia Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| Bep Viet Takeaway/sandwich shop | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Gloucester Square Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
Questions about Golden Waffle
What is Golden Waffle's food hygiene rating?
Golden Waffle has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Woking Council on 6 January 2026.
Is Golden Waffle safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Golden Waffle last inspected?
Golden Waffle was last inspected on 6 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Woking Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Golden Waffle?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Golden Waffle compare to other places in Woking?
69% of the 712 rated food businesses in Woking hold the top rating of 5, while Golden Waffle holds a 1. 28 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Woking Council inspects Golden Waffle 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Woking, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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