What is the average food hygiene rating in Rotherham?

The average food hygiene rating in Rotherham is 4.83 out of 5, across 2,007 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

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

88.9% of rated premises in Rotherham hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 9.2 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Rotherham 47 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 Rotherham have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

1,784 food businesses in Rotherham hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 88.9% of the 2,007 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 5 June 2026.

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

23 food businesses in Rotherham are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 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 Rotherham food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Rotherham (2,171 establishments on record, 2,007 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 Rotherham

In Rotherham, 88.9% of 2,007 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.83/5. These figures cover 2,171 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Rotherham has 1,784 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 2,007 rated premises (88.9%). 23 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 5 June 2026.

5★ share: 88.9%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: +9.2 pp
National rank: 47 / 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 Rotherham

5★ Very Good

1,784 (88.9%)

4★ Good

150 (7.5%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

50 (2.5%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

4 (0.2%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

18 (0.9%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

1 (0%)

Plus 84 awaiting inspection and 80 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 84 awaiting inspection and 80 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Rotherham: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Rotherham?: The average food hygiene rating in Rotherham is 4.83 out of 5, across 2,007 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Rotherham compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 88.9% of rated premises in Rotherham hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 9.2 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Rotherham 47 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 Rotherham have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 1,784 food businesses in Rotherham hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 88.9% of the 2,007 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 5 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Rotherham have a low hygiene rating?: 23 food businesses in Rotherham are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 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 Rotherham food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Rotherham (2,171 establishments on record, 2,007 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 Rotherham

S60418 places · 85.6% 5★

Top-rated places in Rotherham

Kingswood HouseCaring Premises · 108 Green Arbour Road, Thurcroft, Rotherham · S66 9ED
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Cake & ConeRetailers - other · 112 High Street, Maltby, Rotherham · S66 7BN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Dinnington Rugby Union ClubPub/bar/nightclub · Dinnington Rugby Club, Lodge Lane, Dinnington, Rotherham South Yorkshire · S25 2PB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Mr P'sRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Meadow Bank Works, Meadow Bank Road, Meadowbank, Rotherham · S61 2NF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Taste Bistro & Steak HouseRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 115a Manor Road, Maltby, Rotherhan · S66 7EW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Venus RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 1-3 Laughton Road, Dinnington, Sheffield · S25 2PL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Sarah's CateringOther catering premises · Masonic Hall, 63 Station Street, Swinton, Rotherham · S64 8PZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
ESS CateringRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Rolls Royce Rotherham, AMP Technology Centre, Advanced Manufacturing Park, Brunel Way · S60 5WG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Lilia BistroRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 342 Herringthorpe Valley Road, Rotherham · S60 4LA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Propersnap Catering EeventsOther catering premises · S64
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Dinnington Area Regeneration TrustRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Middleton Institute, Barleycroft Lane, Dinnington, Rotherham · S25 2LE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
HAVINA FOODSOther catering premises · S61
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Rotherham

Rotherham's BestRetailers - other · 88 Cambridge Street, Rotherham · S65 2ST
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 5 February 2026
Convenience StoreRetailers - other · 55-57 Hatherley Road, Eastwood, Rotherham · S65 1QL
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 October 2025
Mario's Mini Market LimitedRetailers - other · Lindley Street, Rotherham · S65 1RT
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 May 2025
Roma InternationalRetailers - other · 81-85 Wellgate, Rotherham Town Centre, Rotherham · S60 2NB
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 August 2024
Mr Graham HobsonRetailers - other · Sun Dial Farm, Hoober Lane, Hoober, Rotherham · S62 7SA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 May 2019
Good FortuneTakeaway/sandwich shop · 379 Brinsworth Road, Brinsworth, Rotherham · S60 5EF
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 June 2025
Liberty Church ParkgateRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 27 Infirmary Road, Parkgate, Rotherham · S62 6BE
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 May 2026
Queens DinerTakeaway/sandwich shop · Queens Hotel, Winterwell Road, West Melton, Rotherham · S63 6DP
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 February 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 2,171 real Food Standards Agency records for Rotherham, of which 2,007 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.