The Goldfish Bowl food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bassetlaw
The Goldfish Bowl 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 10 October 2024, 21 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: Goldfish Bowl, Doncaster Road, Langold, S81 9QH
How it compares in Bassetlaw
That puts The Goldfish Bowl among the 978 places in Bassetlaw holding top marks, 98% 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 | 978 | 98% | ← The Goldfish Bowl | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 85 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 Good
- 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 The Goldfish Bowl 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 The Goldfish Bowl, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Langold Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2023 |
| Hill Top Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Ma Larkins Cafe Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| The Pocket Pub/bar/nightclub | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2023 |
| Langold Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| Now Church Other catering premises | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| The Kiosk Mobile caterer | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
Questions about The Goldfish Bowl
What is The Goldfish Bowl's food hygiene rating?
The Goldfish Bowl has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bassetlaw Council on 10 October 2024.
Is The Goldfish Bowl 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 The Goldfish Bowl last inspected?
The Goldfish Bowl was last inspected on 10 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bassetlaw Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Goldfish Bowl?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Goldfish Bowl compare to other places in Bassetlaw?
98% of the 1,002 rated food businesses in Bassetlaw hold the top rating of 5, and The Goldfish Bowl is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bassetlaw Council inspects The Goldfish Bowl 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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