New Golden City food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bradford
New Golden City 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 15 December 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 80 Highgate Road, Bradford, BD13 1ES
How it compares in Bradford
In Bradford, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so New Golden City sits behind roughly 2,942 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,942 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ← New Golden City | |
| 3 out of 5 | 306 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 103 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 554 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 Good
- 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 City 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 City, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benny's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Aberdeen News & Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2013 |
| Beckside Lodge Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Black Bull Inn (Bar Only) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2023 |
| Acacia Bank Care Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Belly Booster Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| B&M Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Beckly House Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
Questions about New Golden City
What is New Golden City's food hygiene rating?
New Golden City has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bradford Council on 15 December 2023.
Is New Golden City 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 City last inspected?
New Golden City was last inspected on 15 December 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bradford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at New Golden City?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", 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 City compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,079 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, while New Golden City holds a 4. 682 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects New Golden City 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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