Montagu Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Doncaster
Montagu Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 April 2026, 3 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: Montagu Arms Hotel High Street, Mexborough, Doncaster, S64 9AF
How it compares in Doncaster
That puts Montagu Arms 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% | ← Montagu Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Montagu Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhive Pub/bar/nightclub | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Borders Pub/bar/nightclub | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Claytons Retailers - other | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2023 |
| B & M Bargains Retailers - other | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2024 |
| Coffee Cup Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Deep Electronics, Endless Prints Retailers - other | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| El Chappo – Gorilla Beer Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
Questions about Montagu Arms
What is Montagu Arms's food hygiene rating?
Montagu Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Doncaster Council on 1 April 2026.
Is Montagu Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Montagu Arms last inspected?
Montagu Arms was last inspected on 1 April 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Doncaster Council rather than by the business.
How does Montagu Arms compare to other places in Doncaster?
73% of the 2,557 rated food businesses in Doncaster hold the top rating of 5, and Montagu Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Doncaster Council inspects Montagu Arms 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
Montagu Arms is one of 130 rated food businesses in Mexborough. See every hygiene rating in Mexborough →
Doncaster inspects and rates 2,821 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Doncaster →
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