DC Mini Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Doncaster
DC Mini Market holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 February 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: Unit 4 71 Sandringham Road, Intake, Doncaster, DN2 5HY
How it compares in Doncaster
That puts DC Mini Market among the 1,869 places in Doncaster holding top marks, 73% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,869 | 73% | ← DC Mini Market | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 379 | 15% | ||
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 DC 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 DC Mini Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clever Clogs Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2024 |
| Brew Box Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Anchor House Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Amphion View Care Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Asda Customer Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Colosseo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
Questions about DC Mini Market
What is DC Mini Market's food hygiene rating?
DC Mini Market has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Doncaster Council on 20 February 2024.
Is DC Mini Market safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was DC Mini Market last inspected?
DC Mini Market was last inspected on 20 February 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 DC Mini Market?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does DC Mini Market compare to other places in Doncaster?
73% of the 2,553 rated food businesses in Doncaster hold the top rating of 5, and DC Mini Market is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Doncaster Council inspects DC 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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DC Mini Market is one of 53 rated food businesses in Intake. See every hygiene rating in Intake →
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