Food Hygiene Ratings in Doncaster

2,790 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.5 out of 5. 73.4% rated "very good".

2,790
Businesses
4.5/5
Average Rating
79
Rated 0 or 1
73.4%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good73.4%1,896
Good14.1%363
Satisfactory7.4%191
Improvement Needed2.1%54
Major Improvement2.6%68
Urgent Improvement0.4%11

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen81829.3%
Retailers - other70825.4%
Takeaway/sandwich shop32311.6%
Pub/bar/nightclub2519.0%
Caring Premises2127.6%
Mobile caterer1555.6%
Other catering premises1144.1%
School/college/university1013.6%

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. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. 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.

The source snapshot contains 2,790 registered food businesses for Doncaster. Of these, 2,583 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 73.4% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.5 out of 5. The snapshot contains 79 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required 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.

Source snapshots

Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Addu's Indian RestaurantDN11 0PG0Jul 13, 2026
Asia WokDN7 5RA0Aug 25, 2026
BBQ HouseDN1 2QA0Jul 28, 2026
CooplandsDN1 1JE0Oct 28, 2025
Highwoods General StoreS64 9EP0Jun 10, 2026
Hottest CrabDN1 1LQ0Sep 03, 2026
Kurdishstan Restaurant LtdDN1 2QP0Sep 03, 2026
LakesideDN12 2DH0Jul 08, 2026
Mercure Doncaster DanumDN1 1DN0Aug 06, 2026
TatlizademDN1 2PG0Jun 18, 2026
Tortilla HutDN1 3NA0Apr 24, 2026
Amy's Noodle Bar & ConfectioneryDN1 1NG1Feb 10, 2026
Antep Dessert Limited/TatlicoDN4 0NR1Jun 08, 2026
Bank End Farm ShopDN9 3NT1Jun 09, 2026
Beckett Road NewsDN2 4AD1Jun 23, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Doncaster have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 1,896 food businesses in Doncaster with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 73.4% 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