Balby Mini Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Doncaster
Balby Mini Market 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 2 June 2025, 13 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: 64 Balby Road, Balby, Doncaster, DN4 0JL
How it compares in Doncaster
In Doncaster, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Balby Mini Market sits behind roughly 1,869 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,869 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 379 | 15% | ← Balby Mini Market | |
| 3 out of 5 | 182 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 72 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 269 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 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 Balby Mini Market 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 Balby Mini Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balby Bridge Off Licence Retailers - other | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2024 |
| Balby Rhino Pub/bar/nightclub | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Chicos Pizza and Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Bliss Fast Food Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Bubl Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| Back in Time Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Coffee Fox Tattoo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2023 |
Questions about Balby Mini Market
What is Balby Mini Market's food hygiene rating?
Balby Mini Market has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Doncaster Council on 2 June 2025.
Is Balby Mini Market 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 Balby Mini Market last inspected?
Balby Mini Market was last inspected on 2 June 2025, 13 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 Balby Mini Market?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Balby Mini Market compare to other places in Doncaster?
73% of the 2,553 rated food businesses in Doncaster hold the top rating of 5, while Balby Mini Market holds a 4. 379 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Doncaster Council inspects Balby Mini Market 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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