Richard Law food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Doncaster
Richard Law 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 29 July 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 26 Finkle Street, Thorne, Doncaster, DN8 5DE
How it compares in Doncaster
In Doncaster, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Richard Law sits behind roughly 1,867 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,867 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 383 | 15% | ← Richard Law | |
| 3 out of 5 | 183 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 73 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 264 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Richard Law 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 Richard Law, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archdales Bakery Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Deja Vu Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Thorne Post Office Retailers - other | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Fuzion Pub/bar/nightclub | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Heron Foods Retailers - other | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Puffs & Pops Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| The Original Factory Shop Retailers - other | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2023 |
| Palm Springs Spa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
Questions about Richard Law
What is Richard Law's food hygiene rating?
Richard Law has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Doncaster Council on 29 July 2023.
Is Richard Law 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 Richard Law last inspected?
Richard Law was last inspected on 29 July 2023, more than 2 years 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 Richard Law?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Richard Law compare to other places in Doncaster?
73% of the 2,557 rated food businesses in Doncaster hold the top rating of 5, while Richard Law holds a 4. 383 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Doncaster Council inspects Richard Law 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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