Smith's Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Doncaster
Smith's Cafe 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 4 March 2026, 4 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: 36 Oversley Road, Wheatley, Doncaster, DN2 4DU
How it compares in Doncaster
That puts Smith's Cafe 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% | ← Smith's Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Smith's Cafe 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 Smith's Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew Box Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Anchor House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| C&M Fast Food Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Amphion View Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2024 |
| Beckett Road Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Clever Clogs Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Charm Thai Takeaway and Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
Questions about Smith's Cafe
What is Smith's Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Smith's Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Doncaster Council on 4 March 2026.
Is Smith's Cafe 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 Smith's Cafe last inspected?
Smith's Cafe was last inspected on 4 March 2026, 4 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 Smith's Cafe?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Smith's Cafe compare to other places in Doncaster?
73% of the 2,554 rated food businesses in Doncaster hold the top rating of 5, and Smith's Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Doncaster Council inspects Smith's Cafe 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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