Browns at the Buttercross food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Doncaster
Browns at the Buttercross holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 25 September 2025, 9 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 8 Market Place, Tickhill, Doncaster, DN11 9HT
How it compares in Doncaster
In Doncaster, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Browns at the Buttercross sits behind roughly 1,867 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,867 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 383 | 15% | ← Browns at the Buttercross | |
| 3 out of 5 | 183 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 73 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 264 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Browns at the Buttercross 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 Browns at the Buttercross, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar Tickhill Retailers - other | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 22 October 2024 |
| Teasdale Bakery Retailers - other | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Tickhill Superstores Limited Retailers - other | 20 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 May 2024 |
| Fentons Butchers Retailers - other | 51 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 26 November 2025 |
| JC Dungworth Ltd Retailers - other | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
| Tickhill Methodist Church Coffee Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Tickhill Pop in Lunch Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Taz Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 136 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 12 December 2024 |
Questions about Browns at the Buttercross
What is Browns at the Buttercross's food hygiene rating?
Browns at the Buttercross has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Doncaster Council on 25 September 2025.
Is Browns at the Buttercross 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Browns at the Buttercross last inspected?
Browns at the Buttercross was last inspected on 25 September 2025, 9 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 Browns at the Buttercross?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Browns at the Buttercross compare to other places in Doncaster?
73% of the 2,557 rated food businesses in Doncaster hold the top rating of 5, while Browns at the Buttercross holds a 4. 383 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Doncaster Council inspects Browns at the Buttercross 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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