Roma International food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rotherham
Roma International holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 13 August 2024, 22 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: 81-85 Wellgate, Rotherham Town Centre, S60 2NB
How it compares in Rotherham
A 1 is rare: only 19 of 2,007 rated places in Rotherham score this low, about one in 106. By contrast 89% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,785 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 149 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ← Roma International | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Roma International the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Roma International, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Noor Takeaway/sandwich shop | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Aramark @ RNN University Centre Rotherham Other catering premises | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2024 |
| B & M Retailers - other | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Cals kitchen Other catering premises | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Astrum House Caring Premises | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Cadmans Candy Retailers - other | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Aramark @ Rotherham College (RNN Group) School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2024 |
| Angel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
Questions about Roma International
What is Roma International's food hygiene rating?
Roma International has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Rotherham Council on 13 August 2024.
Is Roma International safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Roma International last inspected?
Roma International was last inspected on 13 August 2024, 22 months 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 Roma International?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Roma International compare to other places in Rotherham?
89% of the 2,007 rated food businesses in Rotherham hold the top rating of 5, while Roma International holds a 1. 19 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rotherham Council inspects Roma International 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Rotherham, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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