2,131 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 88.9% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Rotherham 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.
Rotherham currently has 2,131 registered food businesses. Of these, 1,985 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 88.9% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. There are currently 20 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.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rotherham's Best | S65 2ST | 0 | Feb 05, 2026 |
| Sportsbox Swinton | S64 8AU | 0 | Jun 25, 2025 |
| Blackburn Minimarket | S61 2BT | 1 | Jan 16, 2025 |
| Convenience Store | S65 1QL | 1 | Oct 17, 2025 |
| Good Fortune | S60 5EF | 1 | Jun 09, 2025 |
| Kilnhurst WMC | S64 5SQ | 1 | Feb 12, 2019 |
| Majestic Pizzas | S63 7QG | 1 | Nov 06, 2025 |
| Mardin Bakery/Restaurants | S60 2LT | 1 | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Mario's Mini Market Limited | S65 1RT | 1 | May 12, 2025 |
| Mr Graham Hobson | S62 7SA | 1 | May 09, 2019 |
| Pisces Fish Bar | S25 2QE | 1 | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Popadom Express | S26 4TZ | 1 | May 28, 2025 |
| Queens Diner | S63 6DP | 1 | Feb 16, 2026 |
| Roma International | S60 2NB | 1 | Aug 13, 2024 |
| S&S Convenience Store | S62 7JP | 1 | Jul 29, 2025 |
There are currently 1,765 food businesses in Rotherham with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 88.9% 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.
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.
Inspection frequency in Rotherham 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.