Golden City Chinese Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Mid Ulster
Golden City Chinese Takeaway 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 28 January 2026, 5 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: 30a Main Street, Old Town Downing, Bellaghy, BT45 8HT
How it compares in Mid Ulster
In Mid Ulster, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Golden City Chinese Takeaway sits behind roughly 1,243 nearby businesses. 1% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,133 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 110 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ← Golden City Chinese Takeaway | |
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 90 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 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 Golden City Chinese 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 City Chinese Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Docs Bar Bellaghy Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2023 |
| The Village Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Homeplace Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 11 December 2024 |
| Soda's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| The Tap House Bar & Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Poets Corner Bellaghy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 16 October 2025 |
| Diamond Slice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Hamilton's Pub Pub/bar/nightclub | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
Questions about Golden City Chinese Takeaway
What is Golden City Chinese Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Golden City Chinese Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Mid Ulster Council on 28 January 2026.
Is Golden City Chinese Takeaway 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 Golden City Chinese Takeaway last inspected?
Golden City Chinese Takeaway was last inspected on 28 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Ulster Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Golden City Chinese Takeaway?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Golden City Chinese Takeaway compare to other places in Mid Ulster?
89% of the 1,277 rated food businesses in Mid Ulster hold the top rating of 5, while Golden City Chinese Takeaway holds a 3. 19 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Ulster Council inspects Golden City Chinese 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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