New Golden Star food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Sefton
New Golden Star 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 25 July 2024, 23 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: 74a Manchester Road, Southport, PR9 9BA
How it compares in Sefton
That puts New Golden Star among the 1,796 places in Sefton holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,796 | 84% | ← New Golden Star | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 83 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 265 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 New Golden Star 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 New Golden Star, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Wife Takeaway/sandwich shop | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Abingdon Residential Home Caring Premises | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2022 |
| Balmoral Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2020 |
| Baytrees Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2018 |
| Arden College School/college/university | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Ann Slade Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Benridge Care Homes Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
Questions about New Golden Star
What is New Golden Star's food hygiene rating?
New Golden Star has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sefton Council on 25 July 2024.
Is New Golden Star 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 New Golden Star last inspected?
New Golden Star was last inspected on 25 July 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sefton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at New Golden Star?
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 New Golden Star compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, and New Golden Star is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects New Golden Star 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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