The Top Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Doncaster
The Top Shop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Top Shop was inspected on 18 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Top Shop Avenue Road, Instoneville, Doncaster, DN6 0QH
How it compares in Doncaster
That puts The Top Shop 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% | ← The Top Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 The Top Shop 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 The Top Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaze Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 285 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 21 August 2025 |
| Londis Retailers - other | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Go Local Retailers - other | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Sutton Road Golden Cod Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Sutton Road Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 9 April 2025 |
| Shakers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 22 January 2026 |
| The Crown Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2023 |
| Alexander House Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
Questions about The Top Shop
What is The Top Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Top Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Doncaster Council on 18 May 2026.
Is The Top Shop 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Top Shop last inspected?
The Top Shop was last inspected on 18 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 The Top Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Top Shop compare to other places in Doncaster?
73% of the 2,557 rated food businesses in Doncaster hold the top rating of 5, and The Top Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Doncaster Council inspects The Top Shop 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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