New Golden Kitchen food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Ashford
New Golden Kitchen 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 17 March 2026, 3 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: New Golden Kitchen 30 High Street, Biddenden, TN27 8AL
How it compares in Ashford
That puts New Golden Kitchen among the 1,039 places in Ashford holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,039 | 89% | ← New Golden Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <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 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 New Golden Kitchen 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 New Golden Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The West House Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| The Bakehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| Premier Retailers - other | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| Biddenden Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2019 |
| Gram Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Bloomsburys Biddenden Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Roots cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
Questions about New Golden Kitchen
What is New Golden Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
New Golden Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 17 March 2026.
Is New Golden Kitchen 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 New Golden Kitchen last inspected?
New Golden Kitchen was last inspected on 17 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ashford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at New Golden Kitchen?
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 New Golden Kitchen compare to other places in Ashford?
89% of the 1,161 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and New Golden Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects New Golden Kitchen 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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