Golden Cod food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Lisburn and Castlereagh City
Golden Cod 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 22 January 2025, 17 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: Unit 4 Knockmore Road, Ballymacoss, Lisburn, BT28 2EA
How it compares in Lisburn and Castlereagh City
That puts Golden Cod among the 837 places in Lisburn and Castlereagh City holding top marks, 92% 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 | 837 | 92% | ← Golden Cod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 64 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 87 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Cod 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 Cod, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Ballymacash Sports Academy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2020 |
| Cafe15 Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Evans Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Cozy corner cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Ballymacash Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Happy Days Lisburn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Cunningham Butchers Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
Questions about Golden Cod
What is Golden Cod's food hygiene rating?
Golden Cod has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council on 22 January 2025.
Is Golden Cod 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 Cod last inspected?
Golden Cod was last inspected on 22 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Golden Cod?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Golden Cod compare to other places in Lisburn and Castlereagh City?
92% of the 914 rated food businesses in Lisburn and Castlereagh City hold the top rating of 5, and Golden Cod is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council inspects Golden Cod 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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