Golden Express Uk Ltd Unit 2 food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
Golden Express Uk Ltd Unit 2 holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 5 November 2013, more than 12 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 66-68 Stratford Road, Sparkbrook, Birmingham, B11 1AN
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Golden Express Uk Ltd Unit 2 sits behind roughly 5,380 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,380 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,309 | 16% | ← Golden Express Uk Ltd Unit 2 | |
| 3 out of 5 | 695 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 318 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 387 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 82 | 1% |
A further 1,866 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Express Uk Ltd Unit 2 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 Express Uk Ltd Unit 2, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Yemen Al Saeed Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| Amanah Day Nursery Caring Premises | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Akalya Superstore Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2017 |
| Amazonia Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Alamgir Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Al dowsary mini market Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Aapke Meizban Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| A K Roti Handi Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
Questions about Golden Express Uk Ltd Unit 2
What is Golden Express Uk Ltd Unit 2's food hygiene rating?
Golden Express Uk Ltd Unit 2 has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 5 November 2013.
Is Golden Express Uk Ltd Unit 2 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Golden Express Uk Ltd Unit 2 last inspected?
Golden Express Uk Ltd Unit 2 was last inspected on 5 November 2013, more than 12 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Birmingham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Golden Express Uk Ltd Unit 2?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Golden Express Uk Ltd Unit 2 compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Golden Express Uk Ltd Unit 2 holds a 4. 1,309 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Golden Express Uk Ltd Unit 2 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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