The Golden Kitchen/Emperor food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Forest of Dean
The Golden Kitchen/Emperor holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 10 September 2025, 10 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: Golden Kitchen/Emperor, 12 High Street, Mitcheldean, GL17 0AT
How it compares in Forest of Dean
In Forest of Dean, 95% of rated places manage a 5, so The Golden Kitchen/Emperor sits behind roughly 682 nearby businesses. 1% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 651 | 95% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 31 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ← The Golden Kitchen/Emperor | |
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 115 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Golden Kitchen/Emperor 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 Kitchen/Emperor, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2020 |
| Mitcheldean Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Wellwisher Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Flames Pizza & Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Kevins Butchers Retailers - other | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| The Co-op Retailers - other | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| The Basement Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Caterlink Limited At Mitcheldean Endowed Primary School School/college/university | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2020 |
Questions about The Golden Kitchen/Emperor
What is The Golden Kitchen/Emperor's food hygiene rating?
The Golden Kitchen/Emperor has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Forest of Dean Council on 10 September 2025.
Is The Golden Kitchen/Emperor safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Golden Kitchen/Emperor last inspected?
The Golden Kitchen/Emperor was last inspected on 10 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Forest of Dean Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Golden Kitchen/Emperor?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Golden Kitchen/Emperor compare to other places in Forest of Dean?
95% of the 687 rated food businesses in Forest of Dean hold the top rating of 5, while The Golden Kitchen/Emperor holds a 3. 4 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Forest of Dean Council inspects The Golden Kitchen/Emperor 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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