The Golden Rainbow food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Ards and North Down
The Golden Rainbow holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 2 January 2025, 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: 6 Church Road, Holywood, Holywood, BT18 9BU
How it compares in Ards and North Down
In Ards and North Down, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so The Golden Rainbow sits behind roughly 1,103 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 949 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 154 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 43 | 4% | ← The Golden Rainbow | |
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 118 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Rainbow 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 Rainbow, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeyfield UK (NI) Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2023 |
| Noble Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Nouveau Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Fayre Retailers - other | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Orrs Butchers Retailers - other | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Bakari Little Sister Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Group Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Little Wing Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
Questions about The Golden Rainbow
What is The Golden Rainbow's food hygiene rating?
The Golden Rainbow has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Ards and North Down Council on 2 January 2025.
Is The Golden Rainbow safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Golden Rainbow last inspected?
The Golden Rainbow was last inspected on 2 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ards and North Down Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Golden Rainbow?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Golden Rainbow compare to other places in Ards and North Down?
82% of the 1,155 rated food businesses in Ards and North Down hold the top rating of 5, while The Golden Rainbow holds a 3. 43 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Ards and North Down Council inspects The Golden Rainbow 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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