Golden Fry food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
Golden Fry holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 9 January 2025, 18 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: 48 Laurel Gardens, Crook, DL15 9LW
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Golden Fry sits behind roughly 3,770 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,086 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ← Golden Fry | |
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 512 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 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 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 Golden Fry, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartside Academy School/college/university | 421 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 February 2026 |
| Bubbles and Bites Champagne and Cocktail Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Young Foundations Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Belle Vue Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 November 2022 |
| Pizza Roma Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 January 2025 |
| The Crown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2018 |
| Pizza Presto Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| The Big Bite Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
Questions about Golden Fry
What is Golden Fry's food hygiene rating?
Golden Fry has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Durham Council on 9 January 2025.
Is Golden Fry safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Golden Fry last inspected?
Golden Fry was last inspected on 9 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Golden Fry?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Golden Fry compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Golden Fry holds a 3. 286 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects 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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