The Golden Dragon food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Powys
The Golden Dragon holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 July 2025, 11 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: Middleton Street, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5DG
How it compares in Powys
That puts The Golden Dragon among the 1,715 places in Powys holding top marks, 74% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,715 | 74% | ← The Golden Dragon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 91 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 326 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 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 The 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 The Golden Dragon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunch Box Con Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Llandrindod Wells Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2012 |
| Mid Powys Mind Caring Premises | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2019 |
| Bradleys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 20 March 2026 |
| Vans Good Food Shop Retailers - other | 32 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 29 April 2026 |
| The Hive Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | Exempt | |
| Narrative Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| J O Davies (Spar) Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 April 2026 |
Questions about The Golden Dragon
What is The Golden Dragon's food hygiene rating?
The Golden Dragon has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 30 July 2025.
Is The Golden Dragon safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Golden Dragon last inspected?
The Golden Dragon was last inspected on 30 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Powys Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Golden Dragon compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and The Golden Dragon is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects The 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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