The Lakeside Beefeater food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Doncaster
The Lakeside Beefeater 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 11 June 2025, 13 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: The Lakeside Wilmington Drive, Lakeside, Doncaster, DN4 5PJ
How it compares in Doncaster
That puts The Lakeside Beefeater 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 Lakeside Beefeater | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Lakeside Beefeater 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 The Lakeside Beefeater, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Drive Thru Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Cadburys Retailers - other | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2023 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Building Blocks Montessori Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Colosseo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Action Meats Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2023 |
Questions about The Lakeside Beefeater
What is The Lakeside Beefeater's food hygiene rating?
The Lakeside Beefeater has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Doncaster Council on 11 June 2025.
Is The Lakeside Beefeater 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 Lakeside Beefeater last inspected?
The Lakeside Beefeater was last inspected on 11 June 2025, 13 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 The Lakeside Beefeater?
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 The Lakeside Beefeater compare to other places in Doncaster?
73% of the 2,557 rated food businesses in Doncaster hold the top rating of 5, and The Lakeside Beefeater is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Doncaster Council inspects The Lakeside Beefeater 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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