The Golden Monkey food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sefton
The Golden Monkey holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 September 2025, 10 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: 104 Station Road, Ainsdale, PR8 3HL
How it compares in Sefton
That puts The Golden Monkey 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% | ← The Golden Monkey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 217 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 82 | 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 The Golden Monkey 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 Golden Monkey, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deli Mio Other catering premises | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Graysons Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Fish Loves Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Harbour Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2022 |
| Dolce Vita Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Kids Planet Ainsdale Caring Premises | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Brough Butchers (Ainsdale) Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
Questions about The Golden Monkey
What is The Golden Monkey's food hygiene rating?
The Golden Monkey has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sefton Council on 3 September 2025.
Is The Golden Monkey 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Golden Monkey last inspected?
The Golden Monkey was last inspected on 3 September 2025, 10 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 The Golden Monkey?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 The Golden Monkey compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, and The Golden Monkey is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects The Golden Monkey 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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The Golden Monkey is one of 55 rated food businesses in Ainsdale. See every hygiene rating in Ainsdale →
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