Food Hygiene Ratings in Rotherham

2,131 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 88.9% rated "very good".

2,131
Businesses
4.8/5
Average Rating
20
Rated 0 or 1
88.9%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good88.9%1,765
Good7.4%147
Satisfactory2.4%48
Improvement Needed0.3%5
Major Improvement0.9%18
Urgent Improvement0.1%2

Business types

Retailers - other43420.4%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen39318.4%
Other catering premises36016.9%
Takeaway/sandwich shop25311.9%
Pub/bar/nightclub2039.5%
School/college/university1677.8%
Caring Premises1537.2%
Mobile caterer753.5%

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.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Rotherham's BestS65 2ST0Feb 05, 2026
Sportsbox SwintonS64 8AU0Jun 25, 2025
Blackburn MinimarketS61 2BT1Jan 16, 2025
Convenience StoreS65 1QL1Oct 17, 2025
Good FortuneS60 5EF1Jun 09, 2025
Kilnhurst WMCS64 5SQ1Feb 12, 2019
Majestic PizzasS63 7QG1Nov 06, 2025
Mardin Bakery/RestaurantsS60 2LT1Dec 16, 2025
Mario's Mini Market LimitedS65 1RT1May 12, 2025
Mr Graham HobsonS62 7SA1May 09, 2019
Pisces Fish BarS25 2QE1Dec 18, 2025
Popadom ExpressS26 4TZ1May 28, 2025
Queens DinerS63 6DP1Feb 16, 2026
Roma InternationalS60 2NB1Aug 13, 2024
S&S Convenience StoreS62 7JP1Jul 29, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Rotherham have a 5 rating?+

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.

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

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 Rotherham?+

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.

Data from official government food safety agencies