The Spinney food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Doncaster
The Spinney holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 14 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 1 Forest Rise, Balby, Doncaster, DN4 9HH
How it compares in Doncaster
In Doncaster, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so The Spinney sits behind roughly 1,867 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,867 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 383 | 15% | ← The Spinney | |
| 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 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 The Spinney 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 Spinney, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buttercup Lodge Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Bluebell Lodge Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2024 |
| Alverley Local Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2023 |
| Alverley Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| 8-7-6 Roots Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Bellissimo Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Diamond Activity Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
Questions about The Spinney
What is The Spinney's food hygiene rating?
The Spinney has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Doncaster Council on 14 August 2023.
Is The Spinney safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Spinney last inspected?
The Spinney was last inspected on 14 August 2023, more than 2 years 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 Spinney?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 The Spinney compare to other places in Doncaster?
73% of the 2,557 rated food businesses in Doncaster hold the top rating of 5, while The Spinney holds a 4. 383 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Doncaster Council inspects The Spinney 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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The Spinney is one of 129 rated food businesses in Balby. See every hygiene rating in Balby →
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