Golden Inn food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Antrim and Newtownabbey
Golden Inn 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 16 April 2025, 14 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: 8 Castle Street, Towns Parks, Antrim, BT41 4JE
How it compares in Antrim and Newtownabbey
In Antrim and Newtownabbey, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Golden Inn sits behind roughly 849 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 849 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 97 | 10% | ← Golden Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 116 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Inn 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 Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lauras Lodge Day Nursery Caring Premises | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Asian Mix Store Limited Retailers - other | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Bridge Hug 'A' Mug Ability Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2024 |
| Lynas Food Outlet Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2024 |
| Panland Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Holland and Barrett Retailers - other | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Centra Retailers - other | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Antrim Community Fridge Distributors/Transporters | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
Questions about Golden Inn
What is Golden Inn's food hygiene rating?
Golden Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council on 16 April 2025.
Is Golden Inn 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 Inn last inspected?
Golden Inn was last inspected on 16 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Antrim and Newtownabbey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Golden Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Golden Inn compare to other places in Antrim and Newtownabbey?
87% of the 981 rated food businesses in Antrim and Newtownabbey hold the top rating of 5, while Golden Inn holds a 4. 97 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Antrim and Newtownabbey Council inspects Golden Inn 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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