Golden Dragon food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Maldon
Golden Dragon holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Golden Dragon was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 71 High Street, Burnham-On-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8AH
How it compares in Maldon
In Maldon, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Golden Dragon sits behind roughly 517 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 517 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 40 | 7% | ← Golden Dragon | |
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 89 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Dragon 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 Dragon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Burnham Yacht Club Other catering premises | 53 yards away | 4 - Good | 30 April 2025 |
| Coco & Nut Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Harbour Delights Retailers - other | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Hello Sailor Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| The Anchor Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Burnham Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Constitutional Club Other catering premises | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Ground Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
Questions about Golden Dragon
What is Golden Dragon's food hygiene rating?
Golden Dragon has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Maldon Council on 20 May 2026.
Is Golden Dragon 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Golden Dragon last inspected?
Golden Dragon was last inspected on 20 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Maldon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Golden Dragon?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Golden Dragon compare to other places in Maldon?
88% of the 588 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, while Golden Dragon holds a 4. 40 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon Council inspects Golden Dragon 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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