Bowers Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Doncaster
Bowers Cafe 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 21 March 2025, 15 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: 13 Bowers Fold, Doncaster, DN1 1HF
How it compares in Doncaster
That puts Bowers Cafe among the 1,870 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 | 1,870 | 73% | ← Bowers Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 380 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 180 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 73 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 266 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 Bowers Cafe 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 Bowers Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger Jim Takeaway/sandwich shop | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Bone Idle Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Coach & Horses Pub/bar/nightclub | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2023 |
| Black Oat Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Bacorn Grill Ltd Retailers - other | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| B Taylor & Sons Retailers - other | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Cleopatra Bazar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Cactus Jacks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
Questions about Bowers Cafe
What is Bowers Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Bowers Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Doncaster Council on 21 March 2025.
Is Bowers Cafe 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 Bowers Cafe last inspected?
Bowers Cafe was last inspected on 21 March 2025, 15 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 Bowers Cafe?
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 Bowers Cafe compare to other places in Doncaster?
73% of the 2,554 rated food businesses in Doncaster hold the top rating of 5, and Bowers Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Doncaster Council inspects Bowers Cafe 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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