DMBC Communal Hall food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Doncaster
DMBC Communal Hall holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 May 2023, more than 3 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: Dmbc Communal Hall Marsh Lane, Arksey, Doncaster, DN5 0SH
How it compares in Doncaster
That puts DMBC Communal Hall 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% | ← DMBC Communal Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 DMBC Communal Hall 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 DMBC Communal Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arksey Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Bentley New Village Primary School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Delicious Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Daw to Door Stores Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| B & B Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Delizio Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
Questions about DMBC Communal Hall
What is DMBC Communal Hall's food hygiene rating?
DMBC Communal Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Doncaster Council on 4 May 2023.
Is DMBC Communal Hall 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was DMBC Communal Hall last inspected?
DMBC Communal Hall was last inspected on 4 May 2023, more than 3 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 DMBC Communal Hall?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does DMBC Communal Hall compare to other places in Doncaster?
73% of the 2,557 rated food businesses in Doncaster hold the top rating of 5, and DMBC Communal Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Doncaster Council inspects DMBC Communal Hall 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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