The New Golden Inn food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Causeway Coast and Glens
The New Golden Inn 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
This is a fresh result: The New Golden Inn was inspected on 17 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 29 Shandon Park, Ballymoney, BT53 7BA
How it compares in Causeway Coast and Glens
That puts The New Golden Inn among the 1,173 places in Causeway Coast and Glens 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 | 1,173 | 89% | ← The New Golden Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 110 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 135 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 The New Golden Inn 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 New Golden Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dough House Manufacturers/packers | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Ellies Deli Manufacturers/packers | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| kbc Food Service Retailers - other | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Happy Days Community Childcare School/college/university | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Basil Knipe Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Maine Soft Drinks LTd Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Ballymoney Church of God Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2023 |
| Really Awesome Coffee Van 1 Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2024 |
Questions about The New Golden Inn
What is The New Golden Inn's food hygiene rating?
The New Golden Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Causeway Coast and Glens Council on 17 June 2026.
Is The New Golden Inn 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 The New Golden Inn last inspected?
The New Golden Inn was last inspected on 17 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Causeway Coast and Glens Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The New Golden Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The New Golden Inn compare to other places in Causeway Coast and Glens?
89% of the 1,321 rated food businesses in Causeway Coast and Glens hold the top rating of 5, and The New Golden Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Causeway Coast and Glens Council inspects The New Golden Inn 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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