Golden Rice food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Northumberland
Golden Rice holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 11 December 2025, 7 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: 44 Priestpopple, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1PQ
How it compares in Northumberland
In Northumberland, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Golden Rice sits behind roughly 2,779 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,779 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 7% | ← Golden Rice | |
| 3 out of 5 | 67 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 397 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Golden Rice 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 Rice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hexham Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Peggs News Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Pizza Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Pavi Convenience Store Retailers - other | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2024 |
| Hexham Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Mr Ants Pub/bar/nightclub | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2022 |
| Bunters Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Albert Edward Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2018 |
Questions about Golden Rice
What is Golden Rice's food hygiene rating?
Golden Rice has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Northumberland Council on 11 December 2025.
Is Golden Rice safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Golden Rice last inspected?
Golden Rice was last inspected on 11 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Northumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Golden Rice?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Golden Rice compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, while Golden Rice holds a 4. 214 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Golden Rice 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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