What is the average food hygiene rating in Doncaster?

The average food hygiene rating in Doncaster is 4.52 out of 5, across 2,535 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Doncaster compare with the national average for food hygiene?

72.8% of rated premises in Doncaster hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 6.9 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Doncaster 255 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Doncaster have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

1,845 food businesses in Doncaster hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 72.8% of the 2,535 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Doncaster have a low hygiene rating?

126 food businesses in Doncaster are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 7 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Doncaster food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Doncaster (2,804 establishments on record, 2,535 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Doncaster

In Doncaster, 72.8% of 2,535 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.52/5. These figures cover 2,804 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Doncaster has 1,845 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 2,535 rated premises (72.8%). 126 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.

5★ share: 72.8%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -6.9 pp
National rank: 255 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Doncaster

5★ Very Good

1,845 (72.8%)

4★ Good

378 (14.9%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

186 (7.3%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

44 (1.7%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

75 (3%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

7 (0.3%)

Plus 192 awaiting inspection and 77 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 192 awaiting inspection and 77 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Doncaster: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Doncaster?: The average food hygiene rating in Doncaster is 4.52 out of 5, across 2,535 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Doncaster compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 72.8% of rated premises in Doncaster hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 6.9 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Doncaster 255 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Doncaster have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 1,845 food businesses in Doncaster hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 72.8% of the 2,535 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Doncaster have a low hygiene rating?: 126 food businesses in Doncaster are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 7 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Doncaster food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Doncaster (2,804 establishments on record, 2,535 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Food hygiene ratings by area in Doncaster

DN1450 places · 58.7% 5★

Top-rated places in Doncaster

Austerfield Field Study CentreSchool/college/university · Austerfield Field Study Centre High Street, Austerfield, Doncaster · DN10 6RG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
King Whippy Ice CreamRetailers - other · DN2
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Rossington Tornedale Infant SchoolSchool/college/university · Rossington Tornedale Infant School Gattison Lane, New Rossington, Doncaster · DN11 0NQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Virtue Healthcare Services LtdCaring Premises · 8 Samuel Street, Balby, Doncaster · DN4 9AF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
HONG KONG CANTONESE RESTAURANTRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 453 Broadway, Dunscroft, Doncaster · DN7 4HX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
School Breakfast ClubCaring Premises · Balby Central Primary School Littlemoor Lane, Balby, Doncaster · DN4 0LL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
One StopRetailers - other · Unit 1 Plantation Road, Balby, Doncaster · DN4 8RT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
One StopRetailers - other · 90 Warmsworth Road, Balby, Doncaster · DN4 0RS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
Scarborough ArmsPub/bar/nightclub · Scarbrough Arms Sunderland Street, Tickhill, Doncaster · DN11 9QJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
The Farm ShopRetailers - other · Bridge Acre Nurseries Broomhouse Lane, Balby, Doncaster · DN4 9BW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
Carol WoodsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · DN4
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Cook by NameOther catering premises · DN3
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Doncaster

China GardenTakeaway/sandwich shop · 143 Bentley Road, Bentley, Doncaster · DN5 9TB
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 2 April 2026
Eylen SupermarketRetailers - other · 30 Nether Hall Road, Doncaster · DN1 2PW
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 March 2026
Season Mini MarketRetailers - other · 7 Church Street, Armthorpe, Doncaster · DN3 3AD
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 April 2026
Pasta PatuqRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 93 Nether Hall Road, Doncaster · DN1 2QA
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 7 April 2026
Tortilla HutTakeaway/sandwich shop · 19 - 21 Hall Gate, Doncaster · DN1 3NA
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 April 2026
CooplandsRetailers - other · 100 East Laith Gate, Doncaster · DN1 1JE
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 October 2025
Poto PotoTakeaway/sandwich shop · 30 Hall Gate, Doncaster · DN1 3NL
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 January 2026
Antep Dessert Limited/TatlicoRetailers - other · Unit 1 Oswin Avenue, Balby, Doncaster · DN4 0NR
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 5 January 2026

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 2,804 real Food Standards Agency records for Doncaster, of which 2,535 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.