Specs Gonzalez food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Doncaster
Specs Gonzalez 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
This is a fresh result: Specs Gonzalez was inspected on 27 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 4 West Street, Doncaster, DN1 3AA
How it compares in Doncaster
That puts Specs Gonzalez 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% | ← Specs Gonzalez | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Specs Gonzalez 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 Specs Gonzalez, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bubl Takeaway/sandwich shop | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| Back in Time Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Cafe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| All Things Nice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Aro Mini Market Retailers - other | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Chopstix Noodle Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
Questions about Specs Gonzalez
What is Specs Gonzalez's food hygiene rating?
Specs Gonzalez has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Doncaster Council on 27 May 2026.
Is Specs Gonzalez 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 Specs Gonzalez last inspected?
Specs Gonzalez was last inspected on 27 May 2026, a month 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 Specs Gonzalez?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Specs Gonzalez compare to other places in Doncaster?
73% of the 2,557 rated food businesses in Doncaster hold the top rating of 5, and Specs Gonzalez is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Doncaster Council inspects Specs Gonzalez 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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