Season Mini Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Doncaster
Season Mini Market holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the shop requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
The rating dates from 20 April 2026, 2 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 7 Church Street, Armthorpe, Doncaster, DN3 3AD
How it compares in Doncaster
A 0 is rare: only 6 of 2,557 rated places in Doncaster score this low, about one in 426. By contrast 73% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,867 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 383 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 183 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 73 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ← Season Mini Market |
A further 264 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Major improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major improvement necessary
- 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 Season Mini Market the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and 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 Season Mini Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armthorpe Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Armthorpe Library Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2023 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Greggs the Bakers Retailers - other | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| H&P Traders Retailers - other | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Crusty Cob Shop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Florentinos Italian Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Chinese House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
Questions about Season Mini Market
What is Season Mini Market's food hygiene rating?
Season Mini Market has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Doncaster Council on 20 April 2026.
Is Season Mini Market safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The shop may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Season Mini Market last inspected?
Season Mini Market was last inspected on 20 April 2026, 2 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 Season Mini Market?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "major improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", 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 Season Mini Market compare to other places in Doncaster?
73% of the 2,557 rated food businesses in Doncaster hold the top rating of 5, while Season Mini Market holds a 0. 6 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Doncaster Council inspects Season 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 0 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 Doncaster, 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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