Golden River food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Medway
Golden River 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 23 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 62 Bush Road, Cuxton, Rochester, ME2 1EY
How it compares in Medway
That puts Golden River among the 1,577 places in Medway holding top marks, 80% 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 | 1,577 | 80% | ← Golden River | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 279 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 171 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 Very 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 River 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 River, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chartwells @ Cuxton Community Infant School Other catering premises | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Co-Op Retailers - other | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 December 2025 |
| Buzz Bingo Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Cineworld Cinemas Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Creams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Caterlink School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Co-Op Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Collard's Veg Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
Questions about Golden River
What is Golden River's food hygiene rating?
Golden River has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 23 July 2024.
Is Golden River 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 River last inspected?
Golden River was last inspected on 23 July 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Medway Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Golden River?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Golden River compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and Golden River is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Golden River 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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