Tessy's Afro Caribbean Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Doncaster
Tessy's Afro Caribbean Shop holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 6 November 2024, 20 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: 88C High Street, Mexborough, Doncaster, S64 9AU
How it compares in Doncaster
In Doncaster, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Tessy's Afro Caribbean Shop sits behind roughly 1,870 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,870 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 380 | 15% | ← Tessy's Afro Caribbean Shop | |
| 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 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 Tessy's Afro Caribbean Shop 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 Tessy's Afro Caribbean Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Electronics, Endless Prints Retailers - other | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| Empresses Building Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Coffee Cup Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Double Trouble Delights Retailers - other | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| B & M Bargains Retailers - other | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2024 |
| El Chappo – Gorilla Beer Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Claytons Retailers - other | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2023 |
Questions about Tessy's Afro Caribbean Shop
What is Tessy's Afro Caribbean Shop's food hygiene rating?
Tessy's Afro Caribbean Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Doncaster Council on 6 November 2024.
Is Tessy's Afro Caribbean Shop 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Tessy's Afro Caribbean Shop last inspected?
Tessy's Afro Caribbean Shop was last inspected on 6 November 2024, 20 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 Tessy's Afro Caribbean Shop?
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 Tessy's Afro Caribbean Shop compare to other places in Doncaster?
73% of the 2,554 rated food businesses in Doncaster hold the top rating of 5, while Tessy's Afro Caribbean Shop holds a 4. 380 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Doncaster Council inspects Tessy's Afro Caribbean Shop 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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