Golden Sands Hot Food Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Causeway Coast and Glens
Golden Sands Hot Food Takeaway 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 20 August 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: 14 Benone Avenue, Benone, Limavady, BT49 0LQ
How it compares in Causeway Coast and Glens
That puts Golden Sands Hot Food Takeaway among the 1,173 places in Causeway Coast and Glens holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,173 | 89% | ← Golden Sands Hot Food Takeaway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 111 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 134 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 Golden Sands Hot Food Takeaway 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 Sands Hot Food Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Shed Coffee & Surf Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2017 |
| Golden Sands Caravan Shop Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Waves Coffee Shop & Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
Questions about Golden Sands Hot Food Takeaway
What is Golden Sands Hot Food Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Golden Sands Hot Food Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Causeway Coast and Glens Council on 20 August 2025.
Is Golden Sands Hot Food Takeaway 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 Golden Sands Hot Food Takeaway last inspected?
Golden Sands Hot Food Takeaway was last inspected on 20 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Causeway Coast and Glens Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Golden Sands Hot Food Takeaway?
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 Golden Sands Hot Food Takeaway compare to other places in Causeway Coast and Glens?
89% of the 1,322 rated food businesses in Causeway Coast and Glens hold the top rating of 5, and Golden Sands Hot Food Takeaway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Causeway Coast and Glens Council inspects Golden Sands Hot Food Takeaway 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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