H&P Traders food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Doncaster
H&P Traders holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 May 2025, 14 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: 18 Mere Lane, Armthorpe, Doncaster, DN3 2DB
How it compares in Doncaster
That puts H&P Traders among the 1,869 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 | 1,869 | 73% | ← H&P Traders | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 379 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 182 | 7% | ||
| 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 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 H&P Traders 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 H&P Traders, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Armthorpe Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Greggs the Bakers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Armthorpe Library Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2023 |
| Indinaan Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Crusty Cob Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Florentinos Italian Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
Questions about H&P Traders
What is H&P Traders's food hygiene rating?
H&P Traders has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Doncaster Council on 13 May 2025.
Is H&P Traders 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was H&P Traders last inspected?
H&P Traders was last inspected on 13 May 2025, 14 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 H&P Traders?
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 H&P Traders compare to other places in Doncaster?
73% of the 2,553 rated food businesses in Doncaster hold the top rating of 5, and H&P Traders is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Doncaster Council inspects H&P Traders 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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