The Alder Tree food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Rotherham
The Alder Tree holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 29 Broadway, Swinton, S64 8HD
How it compares in Rotherham
That puts The Alder Tree among the 1,785 places in Rotherham holding top marks, 89% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,785 | 89% | ← The Alder Tree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 149 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 187 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Alder Tree none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Alder Tree, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway News & Booze Retailers - other | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Amazingf Four Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| All Children Great & Small Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Cake Station Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Co-operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Butchers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2019 |
| Charlie Rays Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Cinamon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
Questions about The Alder Tree
What is The Alder Tree's food hygiene rating?
The Alder Tree has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rotherham Council on 10 October 2024.
Is The Alder Tree safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Alder Tree last inspected?
The Alder Tree was last inspected on 10 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rotherham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Alder Tree?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Alder Tree compare to other places in Rotherham?
89% of the 2,007 rated food businesses in Rotherham hold the top rating of 5, and The Alder Tree is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rotherham Council inspects The Alder Tree and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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