Halal Status
PARTIALLY HALAL - HIGH PORK USAGE
Alcohol Policy
ALCOHOL SERVED ON SITE
Dietary Options
Cross-Contamination
HIGH RISK
Cross-Contamination
About Golden Dragon
Traditional Chinese restaurant offering a mix of halal and non-halal options. Some chicken and beef dishes are available with halal certification, but pork is extensively used throughout the menu. High cross-contamination risk due to shared cooking equipment.
Menu Items & Halal Status
Detailed breakdown of all menu items with individual halal certification status
Main Dishes
Sweet & Sour Chicken (Halal)HALAL
Battered chicken in sweet and sour sauce
Supplier: Leicester Halal Foods
HFA certified chicken, but cooked in shared wok with high cross-contamination risk
Beef in Black Bean Sauce (Halal)HALAL
Tender beef strips with peppers and onions
Supplier: Leicester Halal Foods
Halal beef available on request, moderate cross-contamination risk
Char Siu PorkNOT HALAL
Cantonese BBQ pork with honey glaze
Contains pork - NOT HALAL
Pork DumplingsNOT HALAL
Steamed pork and vegetable dumplings
Contains pork - NOT HALAL
Vegetarian Options
Ma Po TofuQUESTIONABLE
Silky tofu in spicy Szechuan sauce
May contain pork mince - verify before ordering
Vegetable Spring RollsQUESTIONABLE
Crispy rolls with mixed vegetables
Fried in shared oil, possible cross-contamination
Halal Certification Details
Last Inspection
Inspector
HFL Certification Team
Certification Status
Partial Halal Assessment
Inspection Details
Meat & Poultry Suppliers
Alcohol Status
ALCOHOL SERVED ON SITE
Additional Notes
- Restaurant unsuitable for strict halal requirements
- High cross-contamination risk makes it inappropriate for most Muslim diners
- Pork is integral to Chinese cuisine preparation methods used here
- Vegetarian options may be acceptable for some, but still carry contamination risk
Detailed Certification Assessment
Cross-Contamination Risk
HIGH
Halal Meat Suppliers
Halal Options
Supplier: Leicester Halal Foods
Items: Chicken breast, Beef strips
Origin: UK
Slaughter Method: Hand slaughtered
Standard Meats
Supplier: Chinese Food Wholesale Ltd
Items: Pork products, Standard chicken, Standard beef
Origin: UK, China, Various
Slaughter Method: Conventional stunning
Kitchen Assessment
Halal Meat Storage
Cooking Process
Inspector Notes
- •Extensive pork usage throughout menu and preparation
- •All cooking equipment shared between halal and non-halal items
- •Same woks used for pork and halal dishes
- •Cooking oil shared across all dishes
- •Staff not trained in halal handling procedures
- •Cross-contamination inevitable in current setup
Inspection Findings
- ✓Heavy pork usage throughout restaurant operations
- ✓All cooking equipment shared between halal and non-halal items
- ✓Cooking wine and alcohol-based sauces used extensively
- ✓No separation procedures in place for halal items
- ✓Staff lack understanding of halal requirements
- ✓Cross-contamination occurs at every preparation stage
Recommendations
- →NOT RECOMMENDED for halal-conscious diners
- →Would require complete kitchen separation to be suitable
- →Consider vegetarian-only options if acceptable to customer
- →Extensive restructuring needed to accommodate halal requirements
Quick Info
Location
Leicester
Phone
+44 116 254 9876
Hours
Contact for hours