Golden Dragon food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Dartford
Golden Dragon 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
This rating dates from 27 November 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 58 Hythe Street, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1BX
How it compares in Dartford
In Dartford, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Golden Dragon sits behind roughly 844 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 713 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 131 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 53 | 6% | ← Golden Dragon | |
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 153 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 Dragon 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 Dragon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aces Express Retailers - other | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Bobo & Cha Takeaway/sandwich shop | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Afro Veg N More (Greengrocers) Retailers - other | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2023 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Bargain Buys Retailers - other | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Asda Living - The Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Circle CP Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
Questions about Golden Dragon
What is Golden Dragon's food hygiene rating?
Golden Dragon has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Dartford Council on 27 November 2024.
Is Golden Dragon 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 Dragon last inspected?
Golden Dragon was last inspected on 27 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dartford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Golden Dragon?
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 Dragon compare to other places in Dartford?
77% of the 923 rated food businesses in Dartford hold the top rating of 5, while Golden Dragon holds a 3. 53 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dartford Council inspects Golden Dragon 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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