Golden Star food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Tameside
Golden Star 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 18 September 2025, 9 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: Golden Star, 154 Stamford Street Central, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 6AD
How it compares in Tameside
In Tameside, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Golden Star sits behind roughly 1,196 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,196 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 236 | 15% | ← Golden Star | |
| 3 out of 5 | 143 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 40 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 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 Golden Star, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balkan Heart Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Beerogi Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| B And M Bargains Retailers - other | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2023 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Blues Caberet And Karaoke Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Ambrosial Bakery And Store Limited Retailers - other | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Ashton Farmhouse Deli Other catering premises | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Al's Bargain Corner Retailers - other | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
Questions about Golden Star
What is Golden Star's food hygiene rating?
Golden Star has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tameside Council on 18 September 2025.
Is Golden Star 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 Golden Star last inspected?
Golden Star was last inspected on 18 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tameside Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Golden Star compare to other places in Tameside?
74% of the 1,622 rated food businesses in Tameside hold the top rating of 5, while Golden Star holds a 4. 236 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tameside Council inspects 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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