BJ Thomas food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Doncaster
BJ Thomas 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
The rating dates from 15 November 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 Grays Court, Denaby Main, Doncaster, DN12 4UW
How it compares in Doncaster
That puts BJ Thomas 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% | ← BJ Thomas | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 BJ Thomas 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 BJ Thomas, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2023 |
| Mindful Activities Yorkshire CIC Retailers - other | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Friends Together Care Home Caring Premises | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2023 |
| All Saints Church Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Balti Palace Takeaway/sandwich shop | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Madiba Ltd Caring Premises | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Denaby Main Institute Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2023 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
Questions about BJ Thomas
What is BJ Thomas's food hygiene rating?
BJ Thomas has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Doncaster Council on 15 November 2023.
Is BJ Thomas 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 BJ Thomas last inspected?
BJ Thomas was last inspected on 15 November 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 BJ Thomas?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does BJ Thomas compare to other places in Doncaster?
73% of the 2,557 rated food businesses in Doncaster hold the top rating of 5, and BJ Thomas is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Doncaster Council inspects BJ Thomas 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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