Donny Drinks food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Doncaster
Donny Drinks holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 12 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 6 Hall Gate, Doncaster, DN1 3LU
How it compares in Doncaster
In Doncaster, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Donny Drinks sits behind roughly 1,867 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,867 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 383 | 15% | ← Donny Drinks | |
| 3 out of 5 | 183 | 7% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Donny Drinks 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 Donny Drinks, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger Jim Takeaway/sandwich shop | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Cactus Jacks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Bowers Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Cleopatra Bazar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Bone Idle Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Black Oat Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Angel and Royal Pub/bar/nightclub | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Coach & Horses Pub/bar/nightclub | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2023 |
Questions about Donny Drinks
What is Donny Drinks's food hygiene rating?
Donny Drinks has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Doncaster Council on 12 October 2023.
Is Donny Drinks safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Donny Drinks last inspected?
Donny Drinks was last inspected on 12 October 2023, more than 2 years 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 Donny Drinks?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Donny Drinks compare to other places in Doncaster?
73% of the 2,557 rated food businesses in Doncaster hold the top rating of 5, while Donny Drinks holds a 4. 383 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Doncaster Council inspects Donny Drinks 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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