The Golden Fry food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · West Lancashire
The Golden Fry 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 13 September 2024, 22 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: Unit 2, Fairstead Court, Fairstead, WN8 6RB
How it compares in West Lancashire
That puts The Golden Fry among the 664 places in West Lancashire holding top marks, 80% 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 | 664 | 80% | ← The Golden Fry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 99 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 55 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 99 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 The Golden Fry 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 Fry, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Green Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Cafe Seven Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Giggles Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Bannatyne Fitness Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Acorns Out of School Club Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Kfc Drive Through Restaurant Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
Questions about The Golden Fry
What is The Golden Fry's food hygiene rating?
The Golden Fry has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Lancashire Council on 13 September 2024.
Is The Golden Fry 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 The Golden Fry last inspected?
The Golden Fry was last inspected on 13 September 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Lancashire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Golden Fry?
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 The Golden Fry compare to other places in West Lancashire?
80% of the 833 rated food businesses in West Lancashire hold the top rating of 5, and The Golden Fry is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire Council inspects The Golden Fry 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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