The Local Store Wheatley food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Doncaster
The Local Store Wheatley 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 16 April 2026, 2 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: 106 Wentworth Road, Wheatley, Doncaster, DN2 4DA
How it compares in Doncaster
In Doncaster, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so The Local Store Wheatley 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% | ← The Local Store Wheatley | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 The Local Store Wheatley 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 Local Store Wheatley, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor House Caring Premises | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Amphion View Care Home Caring Premises | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Beckett Road Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Brew Box Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| C&M Fast Food Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2024 |
| Charm Thai Takeaway and Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| Brasov Food & Veg Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
Questions about The Local Store Wheatley
What is The Local Store Wheatley's food hygiene rating?
The Local Store Wheatley has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Doncaster Council on 16 April 2026.
Is The Local Store Wheatley 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 The Local Store Wheatley last inspected?
The Local Store Wheatley was last inspected on 16 April 2026, 2 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 The Local Store Wheatley?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Local Store Wheatley compare to other places in Doncaster?
73% of the 2,557 rated food businesses in Doncaster hold the top rating of 5, while The Local Store Wheatley holds a 4. 383 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Doncaster Council inspects The Local Store Wheatley 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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