Golden Crown, Chinese Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bury
Golden Crown, Chinese Takeaway holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the takeaway and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 5 November 2025, 8 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: 50 Bury Old Road, Whitefield, M45 6TL
How it compares in Bury
A 1 is rare: only 22 of 1,110 rated places in Bury score this low, about one in 50. By contrast 75% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 828 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 135 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ← Golden Crown, Chinese Takeaway | |
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 126 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Crown, Chinese Takeaway the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Golden Crown, Chinese Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| China Palace Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Best One Akhtars Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2019 |
| Bar 5 Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Chips @ No.8 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Armstrongs Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2021 |
| Anatolian Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
Questions about Golden Crown, Chinese Takeaway
What is Golden Crown, Chinese Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Golden Crown, Chinese Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Bury Council on 5 November 2025.
Is Golden Crown, Chinese Takeaway safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Golden Crown, Chinese Takeaway last inspected?
Golden Crown, Chinese Takeaway was last inspected on 5 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bury Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Golden Crown, Chinese Takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Golden Crown, Chinese Takeaway compare to other places in Bury?
75% of the 1,110 rated food businesses in Bury hold the top rating of 5, while Golden Crown, Chinese Takeaway holds a 1. 22 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bury Council inspects Golden Crown, Chinese Takeaway 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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A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Bury, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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