Caribbean Flavas food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Doncaster
Caribbean Flavas holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway 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 25 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: 4 High Road, Balby, Doncaster, DN4 0PL
How it compares in Doncaster
In Doncaster, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Caribbean Flavas sits behind roughly 2,250 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,870 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 380 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 180 | 7% | ← Caribbean Flavas | |
| 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 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 Caribbean Flavas 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 Caribbean Flavas, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8-7-6 Roots Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Chicos Pizza and Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Bellissimo Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Bluebell Lodge Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2024 |
| Buttercup Lodge Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Balby Rhino Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Bliss Fast Food Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Diamond Activity Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
Questions about Caribbean Flavas
What is Caribbean Flavas's food hygiene rating?
Caribbean Flavas has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Doncaster Council on 25 March 2025.
Is Caribbean Flavas safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway 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 Caribbean Flavas last inspected?
Caribbean Flavas was last inspected on 25 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 Caribbean Flavas?
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 Caribbean Flavas compare to other places in Doncaster?
73% of the 2,554 rated food businesses in Doncaster hold the top rating of 5, while Caribbean Flavas holds a 3. 180 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Doncaster Council inspects Caribbean Flavas 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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