Golden Bowl food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Harborough
Golden Bowl 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 25 October 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: Post Office, 2 High Street, Husbands Bosworth, LE17 6LH
How it compares in Harborough
That puts Golden Bowl among the 679 places in Harborough holding top marks, 93% 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 | 679 | 93% | ← Golden Bowl | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 39 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 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 Very 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 Golden Bowl 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 Bowl, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfields Supermarkets LTD Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Husbands Bosworth Church Of England Primary School School/college/university | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| The Bell Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| The Bell Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2022 |
| The Dairy Farm Day Nursery Caring Premises | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Brook House Care Home Caring Premises | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Hunters Lodge Caring Premises | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Coventry Gliding Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2009 |
Questions about Golden Bowl
What is Golden Bowl's food hygiene rating?
Golden Bowl has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Harborough Council on 25 October 2023.
Is Golden Bowl 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 Golden Bowl last inspected?
Golden Bowl was last inspected on 25 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Harborough Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Golden Bowl?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Golden Bowl compare to other places in Harborough?
93% of the 732 rated food businesses in Harborough hold the top rating of 5, and Golden Bowl is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harborough Council inspects Golden Bowl 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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