Golden Dragon Chop Suey House food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
Golden Dragon Chop Suey House 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 27 January 2025, 17 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: Golden Dragon Chop Suey House Cotsford Lane, Horden, SR8 4HS
How it compares in Durham
In Durham, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Golden Dragon Chop Suey House sits behind roughly 3,086 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,086 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 17% | ← Golden Dragon Chop Suey House | |
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 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 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 Dragon Chop Suey House 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 Dragon Chop Suey House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horden Comrades Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2019 |
| Horden Salvation Army Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| Horden Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2018 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Pizza King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| House of Abundance Retailers - other | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Feeding Abilities Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
Questions about Golden Dragon Chop Suey House
What is Golden Dragon Chop Suey House's food hygiene rating?
Golden Dragon Chop Suey House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Durham Council on 27 January 2025.
Is Golden Dragon Chop Suey House 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 Dragon Chop Suey House last inspected?
Golden Dragon Chop Suey House was last inspected on 27 January 2025, 17 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 Dragon Chop Suey House?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Golden Dragon Chop Suey House compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, while Golden Dragon Chop Suey House holds a 4. 684 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Golden Dragon Chop Suey House 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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