New Golden Palace food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Northumberland
New Golden Palace 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 14 May 2025, 14 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: 34 Woodhorn Road, Ashington, Northumberland, NE63 9AE
How it compares in Northumberland
In Northumberland, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so New Golden Palace 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% | ← New Golden Palace | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 New Golden Palace 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 Palace, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixy Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2022 |
| Crossroads Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Cafe Bangla Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Ashington Leisure Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Expresso Amusements Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Fry Inn Takeaway/sandwich shop | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Colliers Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
Questions about New Golden Palace
What is New Golden Palace's food hygiene rating?
New Golden Palace has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Northumberland Council on 14 May 2025.
Is New Golden Palace 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 New Golden Palace last inspected?
New Golden Palace was last inspected on 14 May 2025, 14 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 New Golden Palace?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does New Golden Palace compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, while New Golden Palace holds a 4. 214 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects New Golden Palace 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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