Oriental food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Doncaster
Oriental holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 21 January 2025, 17 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: 28 Ellers Lane, Auckley, Doncaster, DN9 3JF
How it compares in Doncaster
In Doncaster, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Oriental sits behind roughly 2,250 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,867 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 383 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 183 | 7% | ← Oriental | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Oriental 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 Oriental, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Auckley Friery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| The Eagle and Child Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Cornerstone Gelato, Yorkshire Wildlife Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Cornerstone Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Scene by Stride Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| The Hub/The Bakery Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 23 October 2025 |
| Amraj Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
Questions about Oriental
What is Oriental's food hygiene rating?
Oriental has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Doncaster Council on 21 January 2025.
Is Oriental safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Oriental last inspected?
Oriental was last inspected on 21 January 2025, 17 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 Oriental?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Oriental compare to other places in Doncaster?
73% of the 2,557 rated food businesses in Doncaster hold the top rating of 5, while Oriental holds a 3. 183 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Doncaster Council inspects Oriental 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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