The Middle food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Rotherham
The Middle 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 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: 116 Brampton Road, Wath-upon-Dearne, S63 6AW
How it compares in Rotherham
That puts The Middle 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 Middle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Middle 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 Middle, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixons Village Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| DNA Meals Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2020 |
| Brampton Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Bulls Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Annie Jayne's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Cottage Of Content Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2019 |
| Dil Bros. Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2023 |
| Cafe G's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
Questions about The Middle
What is The Middle's food hygiene rating?
The Middle has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rotherham Council on 2 March 2026.
Is The Middle 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 Middle last inspected?
The Middle was last inspected on 2 March 2026, 4 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 Middle?
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 The Middle compare to other places in Rotherham?
89% of the 2,007 rated food businesses in Rotherham hold the top rating of 5, and The Middle is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rotherham Council inspects The Middle 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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