Owotutu African Caribbean Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Doncaster
Owotutu African Caribbean Store 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 14 January 2026, 5 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: 2 High Road, Balby, Doncaster, DN4 0PL
How it compares in Doncaster
In Doncaster, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Owotutu African Caribbean Store 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% | ← Owotutu African Caribbean Store | |
| 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 Owotutu African Caribbean Store 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 Owotutu African Caribbean Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicos Pizza and Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Balby Rhino Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Bliss Fast Food Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| 8-7-6 Roots Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Bellissimo Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Dhaliwal Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Bluebell Lodge Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2024 |
| Buttercup Lodge Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
Questions about Owotutu African Caribbean Store
What is Owotutu African Caribbean Store's food hygiene rating?
Owotutu African Caribbean Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Doncaster Council on 14 January 2026.
Is Owotutu African Caribbean Store 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 Owotutu African Caribbean Store last inspected?
Owotutu African Caribbean Store was last inspected on 14 January 2026, 5 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 Owotutu African Caribbean Store?
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 Owotutu African Caribbean Store compare to other places in Doncaster?
73% of the 2,557 rated food businesses in Doncaster hold the top rating of 5, while Owotutu African Caribbean Store holds a 4. 383 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Doncaster Council inspects Owotutu African Caribbean Store 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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