Golden Dragon food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Pendle
Golden Dragon 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 19 March 2026, 3 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: 3 Frank Street, Barnoldswick, Lancashire, BB18 5AE
How it compares in Pendle
In Pendle, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Golden Dragon sits behind roughly 540 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 540 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 126 | 16% | ← Golden Dragon | |
| 3 out of 5 | 51 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 40 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Golden Dragon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purcells Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Barnoldswick Pensioners Club Other catering premises | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Hutchinsons Pie Shop Ltd Retailers - other | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Nathan Browns Butchers Retailers - other | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| The Barlick Tap Ale House Pub/bar/nightclub | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| J Wild (Confectioners) Ltd Retailers - other | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| McCulloughs (Bernulfsuuil) Other catering premises | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Frank St Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
Questions about Golden Dragon
What is Golden Dragon's food hygiene rating?
Golden Dragon has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Pendle Council on 19 March 2026.
Is Golden Dragon 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 last inspected?
Golden Dragon was last inspected on 19 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Pendle Council rather than by the business.
How does Golden Dragon compare to other places in Pendle?
71% of the 764 rated food businesses in Pendle hold the top rating of 5, while Golden Dragon holds a 4. 126 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Pendle Council inspects Golden Dragon 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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