Golden Flower food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Halton
Golden Flower 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 2 February 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 5 Alexander Drive, Widnes, Halton, WA8 8DY
How it compares in Halton
In Halton, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Golden Flower sits behind roughly 620 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 620 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 106 | 13% | ← Golden Flower | |
| 3 out of 5 | 66 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | 1% |
A further 81 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Golden Flower 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 Flower, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ditton Deli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Co-Operative Group Food Ltd (8280) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Ball Post Office Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Ditton Primary Academy School Orian Catering School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| Ashley High Breakfast Club / Cyber Cafe School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Ashley School - Edsential School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Candy Cube Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2024 |
Questions about Golden Flower
What is Golden Flower's food hygiene rating?
Golden Flower has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Halton Council on 2 February 2023.
Is Golden Flower 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 Flower last inspected?
Golden Flower was last inspected on 2 February 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Halton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Golden Flower?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Golden Flower compare to other places in Halton?
75% of the 825 rated food businesses in Halton hold the top rating of 5, while Golden Flower holds a 4. 106 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Halton Council inspects Golden Flower 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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