Food Hygiene Ratings in Rotherham

2,230 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 88.4% rated "very good".

2,230
Businesses
4.8/5
Average Rating
24
Rated 0 or 1
88.4%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good88.4%1,798
Good7.6%155
Satisfactory2.5%50
Improvement Needed0.3%6
Major Improvement1.0%21
Urgent Improvement0.1%3

Business types

Retailers - other45520.4%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen40918.3%
Other catering premises39917.9%
Takeaway/sandwich shop25211.3%
Pub/bar/nightclub2069.2%
School/college/university1687.5%
Caring Premises1567.0%
Mobile caterer843.8%

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. 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 2,230 registered food businesses for Rotherham. Of these, 2,033 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 88.4% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. The snapshot contains 24 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
Blackburn MinimarketS61 2BT0Jul 15, 2026
Good FortuneS60 5EF0Aug 13, 2026
Rotherham's BestS65 2ST0Feb 05, 2026
4 Herringthorpe Close (Mencap)S65 1Aug 25, 2026
Convenience StoreS65 1QL1Oct 17, 2025
Ferham SupermarketS61 1AN1Jul 15, 2026
FoodiezS64 8AA1Jul 07, 2026
Kilnhurst WMCS64 5SQ1Feb 12, 2019
Liberty Church ParkgateS62 6BE1May 06, 2026
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
Nte PeedikaS26 2BG1Jul 13, 2026
Presto PizzaS60 1HW1May 12, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Rotherham have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 1,798 food businesses in Rotherham with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 88.4% 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 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