Black Oat Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Doncaster
Black Oat 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 8 April 2026, 3 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: 42 High Street, Doncaster, DN1 1DE
How it compares in Doncaster
That puts Black Oat Cafe among the 1,867 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 | 1,867 | 73% | ← Black Oat Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 383 | 15% | ||
| 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 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 Black Oat Cafe 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 Black Oat Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coach & Horses Pub/bar/nightclub | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2023 |
| Angel and Royal Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Cleopatra Bazar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Cake Box Doncaster Retailers - other | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Aro Mini Market Retailers - other | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Bowers Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Burger Jim Takeaway/sandwich shop | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| All Things Nice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
Questions about Black Oat Cafe
What is Black Oat Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Black Oat Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Doncaster Council on 8 April 2026.
Is Black Oat 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 Black Oat Cafe last inspected?
Black Oat Cafe was last inspected on 8 April 2026, 3 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 Black Oat Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Black Oat Cafe compare to other places in Doncaster?
73% of the 2,557 rated food businesses in Doncaster hold the top rating of 5, and Black Oat Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Doncaster Council inspects Black Oat 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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