Limestone Cottage food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Rotherham
Limestone Cottage holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 December 2021, more than 4 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Lamb Lane, Firbeck
How it compares in Rotherham
That puts Limestone Cottage 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% | ← Limestone Cottage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Limestone Cottage 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 Limestone Cottage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dinnington Rugby Union Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Hari Karan Ltd Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2024 |
| Dinnington High School School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Bright Skies Day Nursery Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| China House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Dinnington Children's Centre Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2020 |
| Impact Food Group TA Dolce @Dinnington Community Primary School School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Bibis Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
Questions about Limestone Cottage
What is Limestone Cottage's food hygiene rating?
Limestone Cottage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rotherham Council on 15 December 2021.
Is Limestone Cottage 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Limestone Cottage last inspected?
Limestone Cottage was last inspected on 15 December 2021, more than 4 years 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 Limestone Cottage?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Limestone Cottage compare to other places in Rotherham?
89% of the 2,007 rated food businesses in Rotherham hold the top rating of 5, and Limestone Cottage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rotherham Council inspects Limestone Cottage 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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