The Gold Lion food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Gwynedd
The Gold Lion holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 13 March 2025, 15 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: Gold Lion Chinese Takeaway 1 Rhes Alexandra, Caernarfon, LL55 1EG
How it compares in Gwynedd
In Gwynedd, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so The Gold Lion sits behind roughly 1,764 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,764 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 6% | ← The Gold Lion | |
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 148 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 Generally satisfactory
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 The Gold Lion 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 The Gold Lion, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2022 |
| Marbryn Caring Premises | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Celtic Royal Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily Caernarfon Retailers - other | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Cylch Meithrin Twtil Caring Premises | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2023 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2023 |
| Galeri Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
Questions about The Gold Lion
What is The Gold Lion's food hygiene rating?
The Gold Lion has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Gwynedd Council on 13 March 2025.
Is The Gold Lion safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Gold Lion last inspected?
The Gold Lion was last inspected on 13 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Gwynedd Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Gold Lion?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Gold Lion compare to other places in Gwynedd?
90% of the 1,957 rated food businesses in Gwynedd hold the top rating of 5, while The Gold Lion holds a 4. 121 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Gwynedd Council inspects The Gold Lion 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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