Jimmys Off Licence food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Doncaster
Jimmys Off Licence holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 23 July 2025, 11 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: 42 St Catherines Avenue, Balby, Doncaster, DN4 8AL
How it compares in Doncaster
In Doncaster, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Jimmys Off Licence sits behind roughly 2,250 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,867 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 383 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 183 | 7% | ← Jimmys Off Licence | |
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 73 | 3% | ||
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Jimmys Off Licence 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 Jimmys Off Licence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balby Rhino Pub/bar/nightclub | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Bliss Fast Food Mobile caterer | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Chicos Pizza and Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Balby Bridge Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2024 |
| Building Blocks Montessori Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Bubl Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| Coffee Fox Tattoo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2023 |
| Back in Time Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
Questions about Jimmys Off Licence
What is Jimmys Off Licence's food hygiene rating?
Jimmys Off Licence has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Doncaster Council on 23 July 2025.
Is Jimmys Off Licence safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Jimmys Off Licence last inspected?
Jimmys Off Licence was last inspected on 23 July 2025, 11 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 Jimmys Off Licence?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Jimmys Off Licence compare to other places in Doncaster?
73% of the 2,557 rated food businesses in Doncaster hold the top rating of 5, while Jimmys Off Licence holds a 3. 183 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Doncaster Council inspects Jimmys Off Licence 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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