The Bull & Lobster At Bawtry food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Doncaster
The Bull & Lobster At Bawtry holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the restaurant requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
This rating dates from 18 June 2026, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
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: Bawtrys 52 High Street, Bawtry, Doncaster, DN10 6JA
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How it compares in Doncaster
A 0 is rare: only 10 of 2,566 rated places in Doncaster score this low, about one in 257. 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 | 1,877 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 373 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 185 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 10 | <1% | ← The Bull & Lobster At Bawtry |
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 Major improvement necessary
- 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 The Bull & Lobster At Bawtry the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises 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 The Bull & Lobster At Bawtry, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chase Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2019 |
| Pangea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 March 2025 |
| Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2023 |
| Feast Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Crown Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 62 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 March 2026 |
| Corner Garage Petrol Station Retailers - other | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Coopland & Son (Scarborough) Retailers - other | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Get Stuffed Takeaway/sandwich shop | 111 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 18 September 2025 |
Questions about The Bull & Lobster At Bawtry
What is The Bull & Lobster At Bawtry's food hygiene rating?
The Bull & Lobster At Bawtry has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Doncaster Council on 18 June 2026.
Is The Bull & Lobster At Bawtry safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The restaurant may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was The Bull & Lobster At Bawtry last inspected?
The Bull & Lobster At Bawtry was last inspected on 18 June 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 The Bull & Lobster At Bawtry?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", 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 The Bull & Lobster At Bawtry compare to other places in Doncaster?
73% of the 2,566 rated food businesses in Doncaster hold the top rating of 5, while The Bull & Lobster At Bawtry holds a 0. 10 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Doncaster Council inspects The Bull & Lobster At Bawtry 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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A rating of 0 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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