Golden Orient food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Blaby
Golden Orient holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 22 October 2024, 20 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: 80 Faire Road, Glenfield, Leicestershire, LE3 8ED
How it compares in Blaby
A 2 is rare: only 8 of 599 rated places in Blaby score this low, about one in 75. By contrast 82% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 490 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ← Golden Orient | |
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 82 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Orient the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Golden Orient, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angelo's Chippery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS St Martins Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Asda Express St Martins PFS Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 December 2024 |
| 14Forty At Crown Packaging Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2023 |
| An Apple A Day Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2024 |
| Abbey House Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| After School & Breakfast Club School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
Questions about Golden Orient
What is Golden Orient's food hygiene rating?
Golden Orient has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Blaby Council on 22 October 2024.
Is Golden Orient safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Golden Orient last inspected?
Golden Orient was last inspected on 22 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Blaby Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Golden Orient?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", 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 Orient compare to other places in Blaby?
82% of the 599 rated food businesses in Blaby hold the top rating of 5, while Golden Orient holds a 2. 8 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Blaby Council inspects Golden Orient 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Blaby, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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