The Falcon food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Doncaster
The Falcon 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 17 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Falcon 12 Main Street, Mexborough, Doncaster, S64 9DW
How it compares in Doncaster
That puts The Falcon 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% | ← The Falcon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The Falcon 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 Falcon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double Trouble Delights Retailers - other | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Empresses Building Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2024 |
| Deep Electronics, Endless Prints Retailers - other | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Coffee Cup Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| B & M Bargains Retailers - other | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2024 |
| El Chappo – Gorilla Beer Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Bhive Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
Questions about The Falcon
What is The Falcon's food hygiene rating?
The Falcon has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Doncaster Council on 17 October 2024.
Is The Falcon 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 The Falcon last inspected?
The Falcon was last inspected on 17 October 2024, 20 months 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 Falcon?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 The Falcon compare to other places in Doncaster?
73% of the 2,557 rated food businesses in Doncaster hold the top rating of 5, and The Falcon is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Doncaster Council inspects The Falcon 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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