8-7-6 Roots food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Doncaster
8-7-6 Roots 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 18 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 2 Aldam Road, Balby, Doncaster, DN4 9DZ
How it compares in Doncaster
That puts 8-7-6 Roots 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% | ← 8-7-6 Roots | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 8-7-6 Roots 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 8-7-6 Roots, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellissimo Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Buttercup Lodge Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Bluebell Lodge Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2024 |
| Alverley Local Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2023 |
| Alverley Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Chicos Pizza and Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Diamond Activity Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
Questions about 8-7-6 Roots
What is 8-7-6 Roots's food hygiene rating?
8-7-6 Roots has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Doncaster Council on 18 October 2024.
Is 8-7-6 Roots 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 8-7-6 Roots last inspected?
8-7-6 Roots was last inspected on 18 October 2024, 20 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 8-7-6 Roots?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 8-7-6 Roots compare to other places in Doncaster?
73% of the 2,553 rated food businesses in Doncaster hold the top rating of 5, and 8-7-6 Roots is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Doncaster Council inspects 8-7-6 Roots 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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