The Old Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Doncaster
The Old Club holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the pub that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 3 July 2024, 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: Flat Above The Old Club Hall Road, Stainforth, Doncaster, DN7 5JD
How it compares in Doncaster
A 2 is rare: only 45 of 2,557 rated places in Doncaster score this low, about one in 57. 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 | 1,867 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 383 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 183 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 2% | ← The Old Club | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- 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 Old Club the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. 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 Old Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best One Mini Market Retailers - other | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Town & Country Foods Retailers - other | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Bliss Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Golden Cod Takeaway/sandwich shop | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| DN7 Foodbank Retailers - other | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| St Marys Church Other catering premises | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2023 |
| Chiraag Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Star Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
Questions about The Old Club
What is The Old Club's food hygiene rating?
The Old Club has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Doncaster Council on 3 July 2024.
Is The Old Club safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Old Club last inspected?
The Old Club was last inspected on 3 July 2024, 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 Old Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", 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 Old Club compare to other places in Doncaster?
73% of the 2,557 rated food businesses in Doncaster hold the top rating of 5, while The Old Club holds a 2. 45 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Doncaster Council inspects The Old Club 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 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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