Golden Ocean food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Somerset
Golden Ocean 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
This is a fresh result: Golden Ocean was inspected on 28 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 8 High Street, Wiveliscombe, TA4 2JX
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Golden Ocean among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 88% 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 | 4,825 | 88% | ← Golden Ocean | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 93 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 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 Very 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 Ocean 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 Ocean, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Whelans Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Taste of India Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| The Silver Street Centre Other catering premises | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Kingfisher Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Tanner's Stores Retailers - other | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Thornes Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Wivey Larder Retailers - other | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
Questions about Golden Ocean
What is Golden Ocean's food hygiene rating?
Golden Ocean has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 28 May 2026.
Is Golden Ocean 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 Ocean last inspected?
Golden Ocean was last inspected on 28 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Golden Ocean?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Ocean compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Golden Ocean is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Golden Ocean 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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