Ow Do! food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Rotherham
Ow Do! holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 April 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: 105-109 Effingham Street, Rotherham Town Centre, S65 1BL
How it compares in Rotherham
That puts Ow Do! among the 1,785 places in Rotherham holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,785 | 89% | ← Ow Do! | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 149 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 187 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 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 Ow Do! 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 Ow Do!, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Cryer Retailers - other | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2019 |
| Caffe Cristinacce Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Amala on Point Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Andrews Retailers - other | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Aramark @ Rotherham College (RNN Group) School/college/university | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2024 |
| Albarakah Store Retailers - other | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Cadmans Candy Retailers - other | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Best One (St Ann's Convenience Store) Retailers - other | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2024 |
Questions about Ow Do!
What is Ow Do!'s food hygiene rating?
Ow Do! has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rotherham Council on 3 April 2024.
Is Ow Do! 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ow Do! last inspected?
Ow Do! was last inspected on 3 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rotherham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ow Do!?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ow Do! compare to other places in Rotherham?
89% of the 2,007 rated food businesses in Rotherham hold the top rating of 5, and Ow Do! is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rotherham Council inspects Ow Do! 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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