Golden Phoenix

Suffolk

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 22 January 2026 by East Suffolk.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for Golden Phoenix, from September 2021 to January 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2021 to 3 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of Golden Phoenix.

Food hygiene rating history for Golden Phoenix
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
1 September 2021	5 / 5	Very good
22 January 2026	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

Golden Phoenix in Suffolk has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

39 - 40 High Street,
Lowestoft,
Suffolk,
NR32 1HY

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for Golden Phoenix. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects Golden Phoenix?

Food hygiene at Golden Phoenix is inspected by East Suffolk, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk or [email protected].

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), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 22 January 2026.

When was Golden Phoenix last inspected?

Golden Phoenix was last inspected by East Suffolk on 22 January 2026.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.