Golden Charcoal Grill food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Waverley
Golden Charcoal Grill 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 2 October 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: 3 Farncombe Street, Godalming, GU7 3BA
How it compares in Waverley
In Waverley, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so Golden Charcoal Grill sits behind roughly 868 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 755 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 113 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 6% | ← Golden Charcoal Grill | |
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 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 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 Charcoal Grill 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 Charcoal Grill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farncombe Food and Wine Ltd Retailers - other | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2022 |
| Co-Operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Farncombe Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Brotherwoods Takeaway/sandwich shop | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2026 |
| Farncombe Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Godalming Naval Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| EA Godalming Leisure Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Godalming Youth Service Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
Questions about Golden Charcoal Grill
What is Golden Charcoal Grill's food hygiene rating?
Golden Charcoal Grill has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Waverley Council on 2 October 2024.
Is Golden Charcoal Grill 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 Charcoal Grill last inspected?
Golden Charcoal Grill was last inspected on 2 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Waverley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Golden Charcoal Grill?
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 Charcoal Grill compare to other places in Waverley?
79% of the 960 rated food businesses in Waverley hold the top rating of 5, while Golden Charcoal Grill holds a 3. 60 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Waverley Council inspects Golden Charcoal Grill 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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