Clay Lane News, Offlicence & P O food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Doncaster
Clay Lane News, Offlicence & P O 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
This is a fresh result: Clay Lane News, Offlicence & P O was inspected on 2 September 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
88% of rated food businesses in Doncaster score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Doncaster ratings →
Address: 9 Livingstone Avenue, Clay Lane, Doncaster, DN2 4SA
How this rating has changed
Clay Lane News, Offlicence & P O was re-inspected on 2 September 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2 September 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Doncaster
That puts Clay Lane News, Offlicence & P O among the 1,877 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 | 1,877 | 73% | ← Clay Lane News, Offlicence & P O | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 373 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 185 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 10 | <1% |
A further 235 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Clay Lane News, Offlicence & P O 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 Clay Lane News, Offlicence & P O, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chopstix Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| CO-OP Ogden Road Service Station Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Diddlytots Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Astrabound Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Darrens Family Butchers Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Boots the Chemist Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2024 |
| Buzz Bingo Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Confection Affection, Unit 40 Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
Questions about Clay Lane News, Offlicence & P O
What is Clay Lane News, Offlicence & P O's food hygiene rating?
Clay Lane News, Offlicence & P O has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Doncaster Council on 2 September 2026.
Is Clay Lane News, Offlicence & P O 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 Clay Lane News, Offlicence & P O last inspected?
Clay Lane News, Offlicence & P O was last inspected on 2 September 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Doncaster Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Clay Lane News, Offlicence & P O?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Clay Lane News, Offlicence & P O compare to other places in Doncaster?
73% of the 2,566 rated food businesses in Doncaster hold the top rating of 5, and Clay Lane News, Offlicence & P O is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Doncaster Council inspects Clay Lane News, Offlicence & P O 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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