The New Golden Wok food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Sunderland
The New Golden Wok 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 27 March 2026, 3 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: 2, Donwell Village Centre, Washington, NE37 1EE
How it compares in Sunderland
That puts The New Golden Wok among the 1,634 places in Sunderland holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,634 | 84% | ← The New Golden Wok | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 193 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 365 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 New Golden Wok 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 New Golden Wok, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Bell Pub/bar/nightclub | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Awan Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2024 |
| Cheeky Chimps Childcare Ltd Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Campus \& Co Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2020 |
| Auntie's Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Castle Kindergarten Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Bowes Railway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2022 |
| Concord Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
Questions about The New Golden Wok
What is The New Golden Wok's food hygiene rating?
The New Golden Wok has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sunderland Council on 27 March 2026.
Is The New Golden Wok 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 New Golden Wok last inspected?
The New Golden Wok was last inspected on 27 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sunderland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The New Golden Wok?
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 New Golden Wok compare to other places in Sunderland?
84% of the 1,946 rated food businesses in Sunderland hold the top rating of 5, and The New Golden Wok is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sunderland Council inspects The New Golden Wok 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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