Waterstones food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Doncaster
Waterstones holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 September 2024, 22 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: 27 Upper North Mall Frenchgate Centre St Sepulchre Gate, Doncaster, DN1 1LJ
How it compares in Doncaster
That puts Waterstones 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% | ← Waterstones | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Waterstones 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 Waterstones, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Chopstix Noodle Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Cosmo Doncaster Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2023 |
| Banco Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Cafe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
Questions about Waterstones
What is Waterstones's food hygiene rating?
Waterstones has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Doncaster Council on 6 September 2024.
Is Waterstones 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Waterstones last inspected?
Waterstones was last inspected on 6 September 2024, 22 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 Waterstones?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Waterstones compare to other places in Doncaster?
73% of the 2,557 rated food businesses in Doncaster hold the top rating of 5, and Waterstones is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Doncaster Council inspects Waterstones 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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