Golden Valley food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Durham
Golden Valley 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
This is a fresh result: Golden Valley was inspected on 31 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
91% of rated food businesses in Durham score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Durham ratings →
Address: 12 Front Street, Lanchester, DH7 0ER
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How this rating has changed
Golden Valley was re-inspected on 31 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 31 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Durham
That puts Golden Valley among the 3,075 places in Durham holding top marks, 75% 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 | 3,075 | 75% | ← Golden Valley | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 670 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 287 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 46 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 525 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Valley 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 Valley, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar Retailers - other | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| J Hanley and Sons Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Lanchester Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
| Di Di Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 15 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 28 October 2025 |
| Indian Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 19 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 10 March 2026 |
| Lanchester Country Basket Retailers - other | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2024 |
| The Gallery Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Lanchester News Retailers - other | 41 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 3 March 2026 |
Questions about Golden Valley
What is Golden Valley's food hygiene rating?
Golden Valley has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 31 July 2026.
Is Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley last inspected?
Golden Valley was last inspected on 31 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Golden Valley?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Golden Valley compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,106 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Golden Valley is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Golden Valley 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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Understanding this rating
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Golden Valley is one of 32 rated food businesses in Lanchester. See every hygiene rating in Lanchester →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.durham.gov.uk
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