Golden Dragon food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Rhondda Cynon Taf
Golden Dragon 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 29 September 2025, 9 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: 109 Garth Avenue, Glyncoch, CF37 3AD
How it compares in Rhondda Cynon Taf
In Rhondda Cynon Taf, 67% of rated places manage a 5, so Golden Dragon sits behind roughly 1,642 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,250 | 67% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 392 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 174 | 9% | ← Golden Dragon | |
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 155 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 Golden Dragon 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 Dragon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Yr Hesg Primary School School/college/university | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| DJ Newsagents Retailers - other | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2023 |
| Glyncoch Community Regeneration Ltd Other catering premises | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2024 |
| Gruffalo's Den Caring Premises | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Cefn Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| KM Stores Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2020 |
| Albion Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Cilfynydd RFC Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
Questions about Golden Dragon
What is Golden Dragon's food hygiene rating?
Golden Dragon has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council on 29 September 2025.
Is Golden Dragon 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 Dragon last inspected?
Golden Dragon was last inspected on 29 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Golden Dragon?
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 Golden Dragon compare to other places in Rhondda Cynon Taf?
67% of the 1,868 rated food businesses in Rhondda Cynon Taf hold the top rating of 5, while Golden Dragon holds a 3. 174 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council inspects Golden Dragon 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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