Frenchgate Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Doncaster
Frenchgate 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 11 December 2025, 7 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: 24 French Gate, Doncaster, DN1 1QQ
How it compares in Doncaster
That puts Frenchgate Cafe 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% | ← Frenchgate Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Frenchgate Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Banco Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2023 |
| Cafe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Coach & Horses Pub/bar/nightclub | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2023 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
Questions about Frenchgate Cafe
What is Frenchgate Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Frenchgate Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Doncaster Council on 11 December 2025.
Is Frenchgate 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 Frenchgate Cafe last inspected?
Frenchgate Cafe was last inspected on 11 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Doncaster Council rather than by the business.
How does Frenchgate Cafe compare to other places in Doncaster?
73% of the 2,553 rated food businesses in Doncaster hold the top rating of 5, and Frenchgate Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Doncaster Council inspects Frenchgate 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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