The Golden Goose Cafe food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Welwyn Hatfield
The Golden Goose Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 September 2024, 21 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: Gosling Sports Park, Stanborough Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6XE
How it compares in Welwyn Hatfield
That puts The Golden Goose Cafe among the 510 places in Welwyn Hatfield holding top marks, 78% 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 | 510 | 78% | ← The Golden Goose Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 105 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 107 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 Very 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 Goose Cafe 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 Goose Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conscious Distributors/Transporters | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2023 |
| Body & Soul Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| 4Kidz Childcare @ Gosling School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Focolare Centre For Unity Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Creswick Primary and Nursery School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
| Cafe Trio Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2023 |
Questions about The Golden Goose Cafe
What is The Golden Goose Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Golden Goose Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Welwyn Hatfield Council on 30 September 2024.
Is The Golden Goose Cafe 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Golden Goose Cafe last inspected?
The Golden Goose Cafe was last inspected on 30 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Welwyn Hatfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Golden Goose Cafe?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Golden Goose Cafe compare to other places in Welwyn Hatfield?
78% of the 651 rated food businesses in Welwyn Hatfield hold the top rating of 5, and The Golden Goose Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Welwyn Hatfield Council inspects The Golden Goose Cafe 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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