Golden Fish food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · East Suffolk
Golden Fish 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 4 March 2025, 16 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: 16 Blackheath Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 7JG
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Golden Fish among the 1,994 places in East Suffolk holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,994 | 86% | ← Golden Fish | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 201 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 Fish 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 Fish, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estherene House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| 0St Lukes Whitton Pantry Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| Caterlink At East Point Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Eastview Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2023 |
| Foodshare Distribution Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Amanda's Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Amber Lodge Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2023 |
| Aspens Services At St Marys Roman Catholic School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
Questions about Golden Fish
What is Golden Fish's food hygiene rating?
Golden Fish has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 4 March 2025.
Is Golden Fish 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 Fish last inspected?
Golden Fish was last inspected on 4 March 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Golden Fish?
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 Fish compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,318 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Golden Fish is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Golden Fish 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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