China Cottage food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Doncaster
China Cottage holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: China Cottage was inspected on 3 August 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: China Cottage Nursing Home 154 Owston Road, Carcroft, Doncaster, DN6 8EA
How this rating has changed
China Cottage has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 3 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 3 August 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
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 China Cottage 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% | ← China Cottage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 China Cottage 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 China Cottage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Curry House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Carcroft News Retailers - other | 400 yards away | 4 - Good | 23 July 2025 |
| Priory Lodge Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Pinar Kebab & Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Rose Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| King Fishery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Pizza Hot Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Woods of Carcroft Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
Questions about China Cottage
What is China Cottage's food hygiene rating?
China Cottage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Doncaster Council on 3 August 2026.
Is China 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was China Cottage last inspected?
China Cottage was last inspected on 3 August 2026, a month 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 China Cottage?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does China Cottage compare to other places in Doncaster?
73% of the 2,566 rated food businesses in Doncaster hold the top rating of 5, and China Cottage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Doncaster Council inspects China 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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China Cottage is one of 32 rated food businesses in Carcroft. See every hygiene rating in Carcroft →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.doncaster.gov.uk
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