Golden Apple food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Hyndburn
Golden Apple 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 4 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 103 Avenue Parade, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 6PN
How it compares in Hyndburn
That puts Golden Apple among the 448 places in Hyndburn holding top marks, 63% 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 | 448 | 63% | ← Golden Apple | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 188 | 26% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 53 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 Apple 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 Apple, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A.I Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Barmy Sarnies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Chinese Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Cafe Ri-An Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
| ASDA Customer Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Canine Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Abbey Friar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Craft Boutique Retailers - other | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
Questions about Golden Apple
What is Golden Apple's food hygiene rating?
Golden Apple has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hyndburn Council on 4 November 2024.
Is Golden Apple 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 Apple last inspected?
Golden Apple was last inspected on 4 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hyndburn Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Golden Apple?
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 Apple compare to other places in Hyndburn?
63% of the 716 rated food businesses in Hyndburn hold the top rating of 5, and Golden Apple is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hyndburn Council inspects Golden Apple 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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