Golden Island Chinese Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Dorset
Golden Island Chinese 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 17 January 2024, 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: 33 Straits, Portland, DT5 1HG
How it compares in Dorset
That puts Golden Island Chinese Takeaway among the 3,808 places in Dorset holding top marks, 95% 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 | 3,808 | 95% | ← Golden Island Chinese Takeaway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 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 1,119 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 Island Chinese 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 Island Chinese Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese 4 U Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Rays Fish and Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Petes Hardware Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| Turnstones Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2019 |
| Luna Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Ronni's Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
| Flavour Of Asia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Co Operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 109 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about Golden Island Chinese Takeaway
What is Golden Island Chinese Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Golden Island Chinese Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dorset Council on 17 January 2024.
Is Golden Island Chinese 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 Island Chinese Takeaway last inspected?
Golden Island Chinese Takeaway was last inspected on 17 January 2024, 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 Island Chinese 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 Island Chinese Takeaway compare to other places in Dorset?
95% of the 3,988 rated food businesses in Dorset hold the top rating of 5, and Golden Island Chinese Takeaway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dorset Council inspects Golden Island Chinese 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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