Food hygiene ratings in Rotherham
Rotherham inspects and rates 2,201 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 2,025 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 176 are awaiting their first inspection or are exempt because they handle so little food there is nothing to score.
Hygiene standards in Rotherham
Standards here are high: 88% of rated businesses in Rotherham hold the top score of 5, and 96% hold a 4 or better. 31 businesses, 2% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,792 | 88% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 152 | 8% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 50 | 2% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
Towns in Rotherham
Food hygiene ratings for each town Rotherham inspects.
- Rotherham South Yorkshire 115 places
- Wath-upon-Dearne 103 places
- Maltby 95 places
- Parkgate 89 places
- Dinnington 79 places
- Rawmarsh 72 places
- Rotherham Town Centre 63 places
- Swinton 57 places
- Wickersley 37 places
- Kimberworth 36 places
- Whiston 33 places
- Thurcroft 32 places
- Kiveton Park 32 places
- Swallownest 31 places
- Bramley 30 places
- Brampton Bierlow 30 places
- Brinsworth 29 places
- Aston 27 places
- Eastwood 27 places
- Thrybergh 25 places
- Wentworth 23 places
- Moorgate 22 places
- Greasbrough 22 places
- Mexborough 22 places
- Kimberworth Park 21 places
- Catcliffe 20 places
- North Anston 20 places
- Herringthorpe 19 places
- Masbrough 19 places
- Clifton 17 places
- Sunnyside 17 places
- Dalton 16 places
Recently inspected in Rotherham
The most recent inspections published by Rotherham, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greedy Pigs Bakery | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2026 |
| Morrisons daily Catcliffe | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2026 |
| Thirsty Flame | Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2026 |
| Over the Rainbow Cafe-Bar | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2026 |
| Staniforths | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2026 |
| Sunnyside Nursing & Respite Centre | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2026 |
| The Cake Escape | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2026 |
| The Camelia House | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2026 |
| The Waterfront, Rother Valley Country Park | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2026 |
| Thornberry Animal Sanctuary | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2026 |
| Cyprus Garden | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2026 |
| Henriettas | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2026 |
Lowest-rated places in Rotherham
The lowest-rated food businesses in Rotherham are listed below. 4 hold a 0, urgent improvement necessary, the lowest score the scheme gives, and 23 hold a 1. A low rating is not a closure order: these places are still trading, and a business can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems the inspector found.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Fortune | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 13 August 2026 |
| Bramley Sandwich Bar | Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 17 July 2026 |
| Blackburn Minimarket | Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 15 July 2026 |
| Rotherham's Best | Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 5 February 2026 |
| Roma International Mini Market | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 11 August 2026 |
| Rainbow Friend Childcare | School/college/university | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 4 August 2026 |
| Ferham Supermarket | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 15 July 2026 |
| Today's | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 15 July 2026 |
| Nte Peedika | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 13 July 2026 |
| Rotherham Golf Club Ltd | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 13 July 2026 |
| Foodiez | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 7 July 2026 |
| Vee Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 17 June 2026 |
| Finekost | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 3 June 2026 |
| Katies Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 27 May 2026 |
| Presto Pizza | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 12 May 2026 |
| Liberty Church Parkgate | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 6 May 2026 |
| United Market | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 10 March 2026 |
| The Paper Shop (Best One) | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 17 February 2026 |
| Mardin Bakery/Restaurants | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 16 December 2025 |
| Majestic Pizzas | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 6 November 2025 |
Questions about food hygiene in Rotherham
How many food businesses does Rotherham rate?
Rotherham publishes food hygiene ratings for 2,201 businesses, of which 2,025 currently hold a score.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Rotherham?
88% of rated businesses in Rotherham hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, it is worth checking, because anything below it puts a business behind most of its neighbours.
How many places in Rotherham have a bad hygiene rating?
31 food businesses in Rotherham hold a rating of 2 or below, including 4 rated 0 and 23 rated 1.
Who inspects food businesses in Rotherham?
Environmental health officers employed by Rotherham carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the results. How often a business is visited depends on its risk, a busy restaurant is seen far more often than a shop selling wrapped sweets.
Food businesses in Rotherham
A sample of rated businesses. Use search to find a specific place.
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-08-26. Browse all UK councils →