Golden River food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Carmarthenshire
Golden River 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 22 January 2024, 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: 58 Bridge Street, Llangennech, SA14 8TN
How it compares in Carmarthenshire
In Carmarthenshire, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Golden River sits behind roughly 1,563 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,563 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 219 | 12% | ← Golden River | |
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 280 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 River 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 River, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BD Williams & Son Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Castle Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Farmers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2017 |
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2022 |
| Cylch Meithrin Llangennech Caring Premises | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Garrett D A Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2017 |
| Clwb Haf Llangennech Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2023 |
| Bryn Breakfasts Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2019 |
Questions about Golden River
What is Golden River's food hygiene rating?
Golden River has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Carmarthenshire Council on 22 January 2024.
Is Golden River 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 River last inspected?
Golden River was last inspected on 22 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Carmarthenshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Golden River?
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 River compare to other places in Carmarthenshire?
83% of the 1,882 rated food businesses in Carmarthenshire hold the top rating of 5, while Golden River holds a 4. 219 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Carmarthenshire Council inspects Golden River 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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