Golden Swallow food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Leicester City
Golden Swallow 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 30 October 2025, 8 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: 68 Burnham Drive, Leicester, LE4 0HP
How it compares in Leicester City
That puts Golden Swallow among the 2,262 places in Leicester City holding top marks, 73% 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 | 2,262 | 73% | ← Golden Swallow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 427 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 294 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 76 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 247 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 Swallow 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 Swallow, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Abbey Lane Post Office Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| 21A Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| AJ's Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2019 |
| Appleton Mini Market And Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Abbey Stores Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Abbey House Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
Questions about Golden Swallow
What is Golden Swallow's food hygiene rating?
Golden Swallow has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leicester City Council on 30 October 2025.
Is Golden Swallow 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 Swallow last inspected?
Golden Swallow was last inspected on 30 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Leicester City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Golden Swallow?
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 Swallow compare to other places in Leicester City?
73% of the 3,106 rated food businesses in Leicester City hold the top rating of 5, and Golden Swallow is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leicester City Council inspects Golden Swallow 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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