Makola food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Doncaster
Makola holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 8 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: 3A Rex Corner Broxholme Lane, Wheatley, Doncaster, DN1 2LP
How it compares in Doncaster
A 1 is rare: only 73 of 2,557 rated places in Doncaster score this low, about one in 35. By contrast 73% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,867 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 383 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 183 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 73 | 3% | ← Makola | |
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 264 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Makola the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Makola, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charm Thai Takeaway and Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| Brasov Food & Veg Retailers - other | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
| Beckett Road Mini Market Retailers - other | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Arenas Mini Market Retailers - other | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Bodrum Social Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Antep Bar & Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Ayubowan Street Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Burgerlicious Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
Questions about Makola
What is Makola's food hygiene rating?
Makola has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Doncaster Council on 8 November 2024.
Is Makola safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Makola last inspected?
Makola was last inspected on 8 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 Makola?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Makola compare to other places in Doncaster?
73% of the 2,557 rated food businesses in Doncaster hold the top rating of 5, while Makola holds a 1. 73 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Doncaster Council inspects Makola 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Doncaster, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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Makola is one of 95 rated food businesses in Wheatley. See every hygiene rating in Wheatley →
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