The Golden Dog food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Breckland
The Golden Dog holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 December 2024, 18 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: The Golden Dog Public House High Street, Shipdham, IP25 7PA
How it compares in Breckland
That puts The Golden Dog among the 1,014 places in Breckland holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,014 | 86% | ← The Golden Dog | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 101 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 77 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 The Golden Dog 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 The Golden Dog, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shipdham Post Office & Shop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 17 July 2025 |
| Shipdham Manor Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Shipdham Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Nourish Contract Catering at Thomas Bullock CE Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Shipdham Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Kings Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
Questions about The Golden Dog
What is The Golden Dog's food hygiene rating?
The Golden Dog has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Breckland Council on 18 December 2024.
Is The Golden Dog 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Golden Dog last inspected?
The Golden Dog was last inspected on 18 December 2024, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Breckland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Golden Dog?
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 The Golden Dog compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, and The Golden Dog is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects The Golden Dog 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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