Golden Bridge Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Dorset
Golden Bridge Takeaway 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 5 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 2 Spa Road, Weymouth, DT3 5EL
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Golden Bridge Takeaway among the 3,813 places in Dorset holding top marks, 96% 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 | 3,813 | 96% | ← Golden Bridge Takeaway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 138 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,126 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 Bridge Takeaway 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 Bridge Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay House Caring Premises | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2023 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| At The Helm Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Birch House Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Crecy Residential Home Caring Premises | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Agincourt Care Home Caring Premises | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
Questions about Golden Bridge Takeaway
What is Golden Bridge Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Golden Bridge Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 5 October 2023.
Is Golden Bridge Takeaway 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 Bridge Takeaway last inspected?
Golden Bridge Takeaway was last inspected on 5 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dorset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Golden Bridge Takeaway?
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 Bridge Takeaway compare to other places in Dorset?
96% of the 3,992 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Golden Bridge Takeaway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Golden Bridge Takeaway 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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