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Last Verified: 10 July 2024

GOLDEN DRAGON

LeicesterChinese Cuisine
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Halal Status

PARTIALLY HALAL - HIGH PORK USAGE

Alcohol Policy

ALCOHOL SERVED ON SITE

Dietary Options

✓ Vegan Options

Cross-Contamination

HIGH RISK

Cross-Contamination

HIGH
Risk Level
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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.

Selected halal chicken and beef dishes
Traditional Cantonese cuisine
Extensive dim sum menu
Mixed halal/non-halal options
Family-style dining

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 Pork
NOT HALAL

Cantonese BBQ pork with honey glaze

Contains pork - NOT HALAL

Pork Dumplings
NOT HALAL

Steamed pork and vegetable dumplings

Contains pork - NOT HALAL

Vegetarian Options

Ma Po Tofu
QUESTIONABLE

Silky tofu in spicy Szechuan sauce

May contain pork mince - verify before ordering

Vegetable Spring Rolls
QUESTIONABLE

Crispy rolls with mixed vegetables

Fried in shared oil, possible cross-contamination

Halal Certification Details

Last Inspection

10 July 2024

Inspector

HFL Certification Team

Certification Status

Partial Halal Assessment

Inspection Details

Inspector: HFL Certification Team
Last Inspection: 10 July 2024
Next Inspection: 10 October 2024

Meat & Poultry Suppliers

Leicester Halal Foods
Halal Options: Chicken breast, Beef strips
HFA Certified
Origin: UK
Chinese Food Wholesale Ltd
Standard Meats: Pork products, Standard chicken, Standard beef
None - Conventional meat
Origin: UK, China, Various

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
HFA Certified

Supplier: Leicester Halal Foods

Items: Chicken breast, Beef strips

Origin: UK

Slaughter Method: Hand slaughtered

Standard Meats
None - Conventional meat

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
Separate Storage:
No
Clearly Labeled:
No
Sealed Containers:
Yes
Cooking Process
Separate Equipment:
No
Separate Utensils:
No
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

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