Posh Charcoal food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Doncaster
Posh Charcoal holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 August 2024, 22 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: Unit 3 Plantation Road, Balby, Doncaster, DN4 8RT
How it compares in Doncaster
That puts Posh Charcoal 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% | ← Posh Charcoal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Posh Charcoal 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 Posh Charcoal, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Activity Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Alverley Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Alverley Local Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2023 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2024 |
| Bluebell Lodge Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2024 |
| Buttercup Lodge Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
Questions about Posh Charcoal
What is Posh Charcoal's food hygiene rating?
Posh Charcoal has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Doncaster Council on 28 August 2024.
Is Posh Charcoal 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Posh Charcoal last inspected?
Posh Charcoal was last inspected on 28 August 2024, 22 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 Posh Charcoal?
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 Posh Charcoal compare to other places in Doncaster?
73% of the 2,554 rated food businesses in Doncaster hold the top rating of 5, and Posh Charcoal is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Doncaster Council inspects Posh Charcoal 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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