McDonald's food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Doncaster
McDonald's 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 2 January 2024, more than 2 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: Mcdonalds Doncaster Road, Denaby Main, Doncaster, DN12 4JH
How it compares in Doncaster
That puts McDonald's among the 1,870 places in Doncaster holding top marks, 73% 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 | 1,870 | 73% | ← McDonald's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 380 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 180 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 73 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 266 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 McDonald's 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 McDonald's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Discount Food Centre Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Denaby Main Institute Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2023 |
| Charlie's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| All Saints Church Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Friends Together Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2023 |
| BJ Thomas Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2023 |
Questions about McDonald's
What is McDonald's's food hygiene rating?
McDonald's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Doncaster Council on 2 January 2024.
Is McDonald's 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 McDonald's last inspected?
McDonald's was last inspected on 2 January 2024, more than 2 years 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 McDonald's?
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 McDonald's compare to other places in Doncaster?
73% of the 2,554 rated food businesses in Doncaster hold the top rating of 5, and McDonald's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Doncaster Council inspects McDonald's 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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