Golden Bamboo food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Stratford-on-Avon
Golden Bamboo 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 18 June 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: 4 Newbold Road, Wellesbourne, Warwick, CV35 9NZ
How it compares in Stratford-on-Avon
In Stratford-on-Avon, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Golden Bamboo sits behind roughly 1,074 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,074 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 10% | ← Golden Bamboo | |
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 111 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 Very 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 Golden Bamboo 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 Bamboo, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| The Garden Shed Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 4 - Good | 8 August 2025 |
| Maypole Butchers Retailers - other | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Coffee Shop And Sandwich Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 September 2025 |
| Lunch Club Other catering premises | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Turkish Stonebakers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 187 yards away | 4 - Good | 31 March 2026 |
| Wellesbourne Village Hall Other catering premises | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
| Fosse Foodbank Retailers - other | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
Questions about Golden Bamboo
What is Golden Bamboo's food hygiene rating?
Golden Bamboo has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stratford-on-Avon Council on 18 June 2024.
Is Golden Bamboo 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 Bamboo last inspected?
Golden Bamboo was last inspected on 18 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stratford-on-Avon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Golden Bamboo?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Golden Bamboo compare to other places in Stratford-on-Avon?
86% of the 1,252 rated food businesses in Stratford-on-Avon hold the top rating of 5, while Golden Bamboo holds a 4. 121 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stratford-on-Avon Council inspects Golden Bamboo 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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