Go Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Doncaster
Go Local holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 2 June 2025, 13 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: 1 Hickleton Street, Denaby Main, Doncaster, DN12 4BA
How it compares in Doncaster
In Doncaster, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Go Local sits behind roughly 1,869 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,869 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 379 | 15% | ← Go Local | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Go Local 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 Go Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denaby Main Institute Pub/bar/nightclub | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2023 |
| All Saints Church Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Friends Together Care Home Caring Premises | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2023 |
| BJ Thomas Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
| Charlie's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2023 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Madiba Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
Questions about Go Local
What is Go Local's food hygiene rating?
Go Local has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Doncaster Council on 2 June 2025.
Is Go Local safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Go Local last inspected?
Go Local was last inspected on 2 June 2025, 13 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 Go Local?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Go Local compare to other places in Doncaster?
73% of the 2,553 rated food businesses in Doncaster hold the top rating of 5, while Go Local holds a 4. 379 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Doncaster Council inspects Go Local 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Go Local is one of 36 rated food businesses in Denaby Main. See every hygiene rating in Denaby Main →
Doncaster inspects and rates 2,822 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Doncaster →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.doncaster.gov.uk
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