Saffron food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Doncaster
Saffron holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 2 July 2026, 2 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.
Only 5% of rated food businesses in Doncaster score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Doncaster ratings →
Address: 63 - 65 Arksey Lane, Bentley, Doncaster, DN5 0RY
How this rating has changed
Saffron was re-inspected on 2 July 2026 and held its rating of 2.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 2 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Doncaster
A 2 is rare: only 51 of 2,566 rated places in Doncaster score this low, about one in 50. 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 | 1,876 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 374 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 184 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 2% | ← Saffron | |
| 1 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 10 | <1% |
A further 235 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Saffron the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. 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 Saffron, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley New Village Primary School/college/university | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| AJ's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| B & B Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Arksey Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
Questions about Saffron
What is Saffron's food hygiene rating?
Saffron has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Doncaster Council on 2 July 2026.
Is Saffron safe to eat at?
A 2 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 Saffron last inspected?
Saffron was last inspected on 2 July 2026, 2 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 Saffron?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Saffron compare to other places in Doncaster?
73% of the 2,566 rated food businesses in Doncaster hold the top rating of 5, while Saffron holds a 2. 51 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Doncaster Council inspects Saffron 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 2 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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Understanding this rating
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Saffron is one of 99 rated food businesses in Bentley. See every hygiene rating in Bentley →
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