The Taj Cottage food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Doncaster
The Taj Cottage 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 7 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: 9 Northgate, Tickhill, Doncaster, DN11 9HZ
How it compares in Doncaster
That puts The Taj Cottage 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 Taj Cottage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Taj Cottage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Town Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 17 September 2025 |
| The Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 23 July 2025 |
| Wilsic Road Day Nursery Caring Premises | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| The Tavern Community Hub Pub/bar/nightclub | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Taz Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 173 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 12 December 2024 |
| Tickhill Methodist Church Coffee Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Tickhill Pop in Lunch Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Teasdale Bakery Retailers - other | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
Questions about The Taj Cottage
What is The Taj Cottage's food hygiene rating?
The Taj Cottage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Doncaster Council on 7 April 2026.
Is The Taj Cottage 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 The Taj Cottage last inspected?
The Taj Cottage was last inspected on 7 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 The Taj Cottage compare to other places in Doncaster?
73% of the 2,557 rated food businesses in Doncaster hold the top rating of 5, and The Taj Cottage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Doncaster Council inspects The Taj Cottage 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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The Taj Cottage is one of 41 rated food businesses in Tickhill. See every hygiene rating in Tickhill →
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