Balby Superstore food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Doncaster
Balby Superstore 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 15 April 2026, 2 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: 129 Springwell Lane, Balby, Doncaster, DN4 9AJ
How it compares in Doncaster
In Doncaster, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Balby Superstore sits behind roughly 1,869 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,869 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 379 | 15% | ← Balby Superstore | |
| 3 out of 5 | 182 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 72 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 269 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Balby Superstore 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 Balby Superstore, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buttercup Lodge Caring Premises | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Bluebell Lodge Caring Premises | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2024 |
| Alverley Local Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2023 |
| Alverley Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| 8-7-6 Roots Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Bellissimo Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Diamond Activity Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
Questions about Balby Superstore
What is Balby Superstore's food hygiene rating?
Balby Superstore has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Doncaster Council on 15 April 2026.
Is Balby Superstore 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 Balby Superstore last inspected?
Balby Superstore was last inspected on 15 April 2026, 2 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 Balby Superstore?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Balby Superstore compare to other places in Doncaster?
73% of the 2,553 rated food businesses in Doncaster hold the top rating of 5, while Balby Superstore holds a 4. 379 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Doncaster Council inspects Balby Superstore 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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