Golden Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Leicester City
Golden Shop holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop 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 5 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 3 Malabar Road, Leicester, LE1 2PD
How it compares in Leicester City
In Leicester City, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Golden Shop sits behind roughly 2,689 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,262 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 427 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 294 | 9% | ← Golden Shop | |
| 2 out of 5 | 76 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 247 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Shop 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 Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aisha Foods Manufacturers/packers | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| abm catering @ Taylor Road Primary School School/college/university | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Alla Amin Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| A Lojinha Da Sonia Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Abike's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Age UK Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| 3 For 10 Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
Questions about Golden Shop
What is Golden Shop's food hygiene rating?
Golden Shop has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Leicester City Council on 5 June 2024.
Is Golden Shop safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop 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 Shop last inspected?
Golden Shop was last inspected on 5 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Leicester City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Golden Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Shop compare to other places in Leicester City?
73% of the 3,106 rated food businesses in Leicester City hold the top rating of 5, while Golden Shop holds a 3. 294 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leicester City Council inspects Golden Shop 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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