Gold River Take Away food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Chelmsford
Gold River Take Away 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 14 August 2024, 22 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: Gold River Takeaway, 124 Byron Road, Chelmsford, CM2 6HJ
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts Gold River Take Away among the 1,327 places in Chelmsford holding top marks, 92% 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 | 1,327 | 92% | ← Gold River Take Away | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 86 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 153 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Gold River Take Away 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 Gold River Take Away, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byron News Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Ashlyns Organics Limited School/college/university | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| B And M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Boswell House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| BBs Coffee And Muffins Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Brick Lane Bagel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
Questions about Gold River Take Away
What is Gold River Take Away's food hygiene rating?
Gold River Take Away has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 14 August 2024.
Is Gold River Take Away 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 Gold River Take Away last inspected?
Gold River Take Away was last inspected on 14 August 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chelmsford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Gold River Take Away?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gold River Take Away compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,447 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and Gold River Take Away is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Gold River Take Away 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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