Friends of Tilly food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Doncaster
Friends of Tilly 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 5 March 2024, 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: Blue Water Marina South End, Thorne, Doncaster, DN8 5QP
How it compares in Doncaster
In Doncaster, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Friends of Tilly 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 | 380 | 15% | ← Friends of Tilly | |
| 3 out of 5 | 181 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 73 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 268 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 Friends of Tilly 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 Friends of Tilly, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towpath Treats Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2023 |
| Jungle Mazeia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Chips Stop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Tesco Express Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Time and Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Time and Plaice Van Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Your Plaice or Mine Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Thorneberry Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
Questions about Friends of Tilly
What is Friends of Tilly's food hygiene rating?
Friends of Tilly has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Doncaster Council on 5 March 2024.
Is Friends of Tilly 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 Friends of Tilly last inspected?
Friends of Tilly was last inspected on 5 March 2024, 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 Friends of Tilly?
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 Friends of Tilly compare to other places in Doncaster?
73% of the 2,554 rated food businesses in Doncaster hold the top rating of 5, while Friends of Tilly holds a 4. 380 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Doncaster Council inspects Friends of Tilly 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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