Golden Gate food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
Golden Gate 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 January 2025, 17 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: 34 Galgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8BH
How it compares in Durham
That puts Golden Gate among the 3,087 places in Durham holding top marks, 75% 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 | 3,087 | 75% | ← Golden Gate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 512 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 Golden Gate 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 Gate, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish & Chips at 149 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Coach & Horses Pub/bar/nightclub | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Yorkshire Trading Company Retailers - other | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2023 |
| Marshall's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Cricketers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Commercial Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 84 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 March 2020 |
| Valentine's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| EDJEspresso Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
Questions about Golden Gate
What is Golden Gate's food hygiene rating?
Golden Gate has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 23 January 2025.
Is Golden Gate 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 Gate last inspected?
Golden Gate was last inspected on 23 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Golden Gate?
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 Golden Gate compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Golden Gate is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Golden Gate 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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Understanding this rating
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Golden Gate is one of 107 rated food businesses in Barnard Castle. See every hygiene rating in Barnard Castle →
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