The Golden Dragon food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Chorley
The Golden Dragon 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 12 November 2024, 20 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: Golden Dragon, 13 Bolton Street, Chorley, PR7 3AA
How it compares in Chorley
That puts The Golden Dragon among the 754 places in Chorley holding top marks, 87% 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 | 754 | 87% | ← The Golden Dragon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 76 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 23 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 116 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 Golden Dragon 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 Golden Dragon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bootleggers Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Chorley Evangelical Free Church Other catering premises | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| Cambridge Weight Plan Centre Chorley Retailers - other | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2020 |
| Bluehouse Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Bubble N Shake Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2014 |
| Chorley Methodist Church Other catering premises | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Bees Kitchen & Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
Questions about The Golden Dragon
What is The Golden Dragon's food hygiene rating?
The Golden Dragon has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chorley Council on 12 November 2024.
Is The Golden Dragon 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 Golden Dragon last inspected?
The Golden Dragon was last inspected on 12 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chorley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Golden Dragon?
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 Golden Dragon compare to other places in Chorley?
87% of the 863 rated food businesses in Chorley hold the top rating of 5, and The Golden Dragon is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chorley Council inspects The 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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