Swallowdale Cafeteria food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Doncaster
Swallowdale Cafeteria 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
The rating dates from 20 January 2026, 5 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: Swallowdale Jubilee Close, Edlington, Doncaster, DN12 1EX
How it compares in Doncaster
In Doncaster, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Swallowdale Cafeteria sits behind roughly 2,248 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,869 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 379 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 182 | 7% | ← Swallowdale Cafeteria | |
| 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 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 Swallowdale Cafeteria 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 Swallowdale Cafeteria, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edlington Market Retailers - other | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Rhinos Pub/bar/nightclub | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2023 |
| Mellors Catering Services School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Edlington Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Ellie’s Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Headingley Court Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
Questions about Swallowdale Cafeteria
What is Swallowdale Cafeteria's food hygiene rating?
Swallowdale Cafeteria has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Doncaster Council on 20 January 2026.
Is Swallowdale Cafeteria 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 Swallowdale Cafeteria last inspected?
Swallowdale Cafeteria was last inspected on 20 January 2026, 5 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 Swallowdale Cafeteria?
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 Swallowdale Cafeteria compare to other places in Doncaster?
73% of the 2,553 rated food businesses in Doncaster hold the top rating of 5, while Swallowdale Cafeteria holds a 3. 182 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Doncaster Council inspects Swallowdale Cafeteria 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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