S T News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Doncaster
S T News holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 19 July 2023, more than 2 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: 42A - 42B St James Street, Balby Bridge, Doncaster, DN1 3BB
How it compares in Doncaster
In Doncaster, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so S T News sits behind roughly 1,867 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,867 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 383 | 15% | ← S T News | |
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 S T News 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 S T News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bubl Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| Coffee Fox Tattoo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2023 |
| Back in Time Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| All Things Nice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Aro Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Cake Box Doncaster Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Angel and Royal Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
Questions about S T News
What is S T News's food hygiene rating?
S T News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Doncaster Council on 19 July 2023.
Is S T News safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was S T News last inspected?
S T News was last inspected on 19 July 2023, more than 2 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 S T News?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does S T News compare to other places in Doncaster?
73% of the 2,557 rated food businesses in Doncaster hold the top rating of 5, while S T News holds a 4. 383 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Doncaster Council inspects S T News 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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