Gold dragon food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Lisburn and Castlereagh City
Gold dragon 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 21 May 2025, 13 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: Skyline Drive, Magheralave (Upper Belfast), Lisburn, BT27 4HP
How it compares in Lisburn and Castlereagh City
That puts Gold dragon among the 837 places in Lisburn and Castlereagh City holding top marks, 92% 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 | 837 | 92% | ← Gold dragon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 64 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 87 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Gold dragon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Belsize Court -Radius Housing Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2018 |
| Brewboss Cafe Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Friends' School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Friends' School Kiosk Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2022 |
| Andersons Traditional Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Forthill Integrated College School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Brownlee Preschool By little Rays Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
Questions about Gold dragon
What is Gold dragon's food hygiene rating?
Gold dragon has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council on 21 May 2025.
Is Gold dragon 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 Gold dragon last inspected?
Gold dragon was last inspected on 21 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council rather than by the business.
How does Gold dragon compare to other places in Lisburn and Castlereagh City?
92% of the 914 rated food businesses in Lisburn and Castlereagh City hold the top rating of 5, and Gold dragon is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council inspects Gold dragon 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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