Golden Phoenix food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wakefield
Golden Phoenix holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 30 November 2023, more than 2 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: 1 Plumpton Place, Wakefield, WF2 9QZ
How it compares in Wakefield
In Wakefield, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Golden Phoenix sits behind roughly 2,548 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,111 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ← Golden Phoenix | |
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 36 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 360 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 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 Phoenix 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 Phoenix, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Services Ltd @ School/college/university | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Asda (4506) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Black Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2024 |
| Bird and Batter, Bird N' Batter Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Bengal Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Cafe Pausa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Brick & Liquor Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2021 |
| Carers Wakefield & District Warm Space Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2023 |
Questions about Golden Phoenix
What is Golden Phoenix's food hygiene rating?
Golden Phoenix has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Wakefield Council on 30 November 2023.
Is Golden Phoenix safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Golden Phoenix last inspected?
Golden Phoenix was last inspected on 30 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wakefield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Golden Phoenix?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Golden Phoenix compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, while Golden Phoenix holds a 3. 86 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Golden Phoenix 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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