The Bangla Chef food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Doncaster
The Bangla Chef holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 March 2025, 15 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: 11 Livingstone Avenue, Clay Lane, Doncaster, DN2 4SA
How it compares in Doncaster
That puts The Bangla Chef 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 Bangla Chef | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bangla Chef 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 Bangla Chef, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chopstix Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Clay Lane News, Offlicence & P O Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2023 |
| CO-OP Ogden Road Service Station Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Diddlytots Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Astrabound Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Darrens Family Butchers Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Boots the Chemist Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2024 |
| Buzz Bingo Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
Questions about The Bangla Chef
What is The Bangla Chef's food hygiene rating?
The Bangla Chef has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Doncaster Council on 17 March 2025.
Is The Bangla Chef 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Bangla Chef last inspected?
The Bangla Chef was last inspected on 17 March 2025, 15 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 Bangla Chef?
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 Bangla Chef compare to other places in Doncaster?
73% of the 2,557 rated food businesses in Doncaster hold the top rating of 5, and The Bangla Chef is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Doncaster Council inspects The Bangla Chef 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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