Golden Sun food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Maidstone
Golden Sun holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 July 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: 3 Mangravet Avenue, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9BQ
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts Golden Sun among the 1,136 places in Maidstone holding top marks, 82% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,136 | 82% | ← Golden Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 165 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 61 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 65 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 Good
- 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 Golden Sun 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 Sun, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Club At Oak Trees County Primary School School/college/university | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2008 |
| Bright Horizons Maidstone Boughton Lane Day NurseryPreschool Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Caterlink At Tiger Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Caterlink At New Line Learning Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Britannia Meze Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Best Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Breakfast Club At Greenfields Cp School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2016 |
| Caretech Community Care Ltd Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
Questions about Golden Sun
What is Golden Sun's food hygiene rating?
Golden Sun has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 10 July 2024.
Is Golden Sun safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Golden Sun last inspected?
Golden Sun was last inspected on 10 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Maidstone Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Golden Sun?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Golden Sun compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and Golden Sun is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Golden Sun 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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