Market Place Ale House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Doncaster
Market Place Ale House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 14 November 2024, 19 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: 21 Market Place, Doncaster, DN1 1ND
How it compares in Doncaster
In Doncaster, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Market Place Ale House sits behind roughly 1,869 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,869 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 379 | 15% | ← Market Place Ale House | |
| 3 out of 5 | 182 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 72 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 269 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Market Place Ale House 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 Market Place Ale House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayubowan Street Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Burgerlicious Takeaway/sandwich shop | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Catsu Retailers - other | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| B Taylor & Sons Retailers - other | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Bacorn Grill Ltd Retailers - other | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Bone Idle Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Antep Bar & Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Arenas Mini Market Retailers - other | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
Questions about Market Place Ale House
What is Market Place Ale House's food hygiene rating?
Market Place Ale House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Doncaster Council on 14 November 2024.
Is Market Place Ale House safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Market Place Ale House last inspected?
Market Place Ale House was last inspected on 14 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Doncaster Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Market Place Ale House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Market Place Ale House compare to other places in Doncaster?
73% of the 2,553 rated food businesses in Doncaster hold the top rating of 5, while Market Place Ale House holds a 4. 379 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Doncaster Council inspects Market Place Ale House 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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