Gold Star food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Stockport
Gold Star holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 17 March 2026, 3 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: 273 Turncroft Lane, Offerton, Stockport, SK1 4BN
How it compares in Stockport
In Stockport, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Gold Star sits behind roughly 1,728 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,728 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 252 | 12% | ← Gold Star | |
| 3 out of 5 | 89 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 637 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 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 Gold Star 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 Gold Star, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A & P E Baker Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2017 |
| Bespoke Buns & Bakes Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2023 |
| Awesome Walls Stockport Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2019 |
| Baxter Storey @ Centrica Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2018 |
| @covent Garden Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2024 |
| Bohemian Arts Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
Questions about Gold Star
What is Gold Star's food hygiene rating?
Gold Star has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stockport Council on 17 March 2026.
Is Gold Star 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gold Star last inspected?
Gold Star was last inspected on 17 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stockport Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Gold Star?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Gold Star compare to other places in Stockport?
82% of the 2,109 rated food businesses in Stockport hold the top rating of 5, while Gold Star holds a 4. 252 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stockport Council inspects Gold Star 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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