Golden Apple Chinese Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Manchester
Golden Apple Chinese Takeaway 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 16 December 2024, 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: 398 Moston Lane, Manchester, M40 9JW
How it compares in Manchester
In Manchester, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Golden Apple Chinese Takeaway sits behind roughly 3,683 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,683 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 852 | 16% | ← Golden Apple Chinese Takeaway | |
| 3 out of 5 | 398 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 116 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 135 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 13 | <1% |
A further 1,145 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 Apple Chinese Takeaway 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 Apple Chinese Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adella's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| Alpine4care Services Ltd Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Asda Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2012 |
| Admiral Casino Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Asda Petrol Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2016 |
| Alliance Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2014 |
| Allendale Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Acacia Lodge Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
Questions about Golden Apple Chinese Takeaway
What is Golden Apple Chinese Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Golden Apple Chinese Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Manchester Council on 16 December 2024.
Is Golden Apple Chinese Takeaway 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 Apple Chinese Takeaway last inspected?
Golden Apple Chinese Takeaway was last inspected on 16 December 2024, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Manchester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Golden Apple Chinese Takeaway?
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 Apple Chinese Takeaway compare to other places in Manchester?
71% of the 5,197 rated food businesses in Manchester hold the top rating of 5, while Golden Apple Chinese Takeaway holds a 4. 852 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Manchester Council inspects Golden Apple Chinese Takeaway 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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