The Common Fork food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Rotherham
The Common Fork 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 22 October 2025, 8 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: 45A Rawmarsh Hill, Parkgate, S62 6DP
How it compares in Rotherham
That puts The Common Fork 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 Common Fork | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Common Fork 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 Common Fork, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Star Takeaway/sandwich shop | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Coffee Pot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Booze Barn Retailers - other | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2023 |
| Chicken Stop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Broad Street News Retailers - other | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
| Anglo Saxon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Broadacres Care Home Caring Premises | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Bodie's Bakes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
Questions about The Common Fork
What is The Common Fork's food hygiene rating?
The Common Fork has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rotherham Council on 22 October 2025.
Is The Common Fork 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 Common Fork last inspected?
The Common Fork was last inspected on 22 October 2025, 8 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 Common Fork?
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 Common Fork compare to other places in Rotherham?
89% of the 2,007 rated food businesses in Rotherham hold the top rating of 5, and The Common Fork is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rotherham Council inspects The Common Fork 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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