Mr Local / Sweet Panda food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Doncaster
Mr Local / Sweet Panda holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the takeaway and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 25 February 2026, 4 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: 15 - 17 St Davids Drive, Cusworth, Doncaster, DN5 8NG
How it compares in Doncaster
A 1 is rare: only 73 of 2,554 rated places in Doncaster score this low, about one in 35. By contrast 73% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,869 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 380 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 181 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 73 | 3% | ← Mr Local / Sweet Panda | |
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 268 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Mr Local / Sweet Panda the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Mr Local / Sweet Panda, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Amersall Court Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| Amersall Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Butler's Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2024 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Currys/PC World Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
Questions about Mr Local / Sweet Panda
What is Mr Local / Sweet Panda's food hygiene rating?
Mr Local / Sweet Panda has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Doncaster Council on 25 February 2026.
Is Mr Local / Sweet Panda safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Mr Local / Sweet Panda last inspected?
Mr Local / Sweet Panda was last inspected on 25 February 2026, 4 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 Mr Local / Sweet Panda?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mr Local / Sweet Panda compare to other places in Doncaster?
73% of the 2,554 rated food businesses in Doncaster hold the top rating of 5, while Mr Local / Sweet Panda holds a 1. 73 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Doncaster Council inspects Mr Local / Sweet Panda 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Doncaster, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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