Food Hygiene Ratings in Doncaster

2,816 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.5 out of 5. 72.5% rated "very good".

2,816
Businesses
4.5/5
Average Rating
87
Rated 0 or 1
72.5%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good72.5%1,834
Good15.1%381
Satisfactory7.2%182
Improvement Needed1.8%46
Major Improvement3.0%76
Urgent Improvement0.4%11

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen82229.2%
Retailers - other72025.6%
Takeaway/sandwich shop33812.0%
Pub/bar/nightclub2659.4%
Caring Premises2167.7%
Mobile caterer1495.3%
School/college/university1093.9%
Other catering premises843.0%

Food hygiene ratings in Doncaster are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.

Doncaster currently has 2,816 registered food businesses. Of these, 2,530 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 72.5% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.5 out of 5. There are currently 87 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.

If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
CooplandsDN1 1JE0Oct 28, 2025
Estabulo Bar and Grill / Takeaway HubDN1 3LH0Feb 04, 2026
Eylen SupermarketDN1 2PW0Sep 20, 2025
Ivee Cafe Bar and RestaurantDN1 3NG0Nov 28, 2025
Poto PotoDN1 3NL0Jan 13, 2026
Roberts Golden CodDN3 3AE0Jan 14, 2026
Seng LeeDN4 0AH0Jan 28, 2026
SFCDN1 1EW0Jan 06, 2026
Shang HaiDN3 3AE0Jan 14, 2026
The Corner ShopS64 0DF0Sep 20, 2025
ZarasDN11 9PT0Feb 05, 2026
Addu's Indian RestaurantDN11 0PG1Sep 29, 2025
Al-BashaDN1 2QP1Jun 24, 2025
Alexandra StoresDN8 4EE1Nov 20, 2024
Alpha Mini MarketDN8 5AT1Nov 06, 2024

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Doncaster have a 5 rating?+

There are currently 1,834 food businesses in Doncaster with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 72.5% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Doncaster?+

A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.

How often are food businesses inspected in Doncaster?+

Inspection frequency in Doncaster depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.

Data from official government food safety agencies