The Little Coffee Shop and Chocolate Company food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Doncaster
The Little Coffee Shop and Chocolate Company holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This is a fresh result: The Little Coffee Shop and Chocolate Company was inspected on 27 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: S2 The Stables Melton Park Doncaster Road, High Melton, Doncaster, DN5 7SY
How it compares in Doncaster
In Doncaster, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so The Little Coffee Shop and Chocolate Company sits behind roughly 2,250 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,867 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 383 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 183 | 7% | ← The Little Coffee Shop and Chocolate Company | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Little Coffee Shop and Chocolate Company 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 Little Coffee Shop and Chocolate Company, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Melton Day Nursery Limited Caring Premises | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Crown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Discount Food Centre Ltd Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2023 |
| Balti Palace Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Mindful Activities Yorkshire CIC Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| BJ Thomas Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
| Friends Together Care Home Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2023 |
Questions about The Little Coffee Shop and Chocolate Company
What is The Little Coffee Shop and Chocolate Company's food hygiene rating?
The Little Coffee Shop and Chocolate Company has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Doncaster Council on 27 May 2026.
Is The Little Coffee Shop and Chocolate Company safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Little Coffee Shop and Chocolate Company last inspected?
The Little Coffee Shop and Chocolate Company was last inspected on 27 May 2026, a month 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 Little Coffee Shop and Chocolate Company?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Little Coffee Shop and Chocolate Company compare to other places in Doncaster?
73% of the 2,557 rated food businesses in Doncaster hold the top rating of 5, while The Little Coffee Shop and Chocolate Company holds a 3. 183 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Doncaster Council inspects The Little Coffee Shop and Chocolate Company 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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