The Drawbridge food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rotherham
The Drawbridge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 October 2025, 8 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 Drawbridge, Fellowsfield Way, Rotherham, S61 1JN
How it compares in Rotherham
That puts The Drawbridge among the 1,785 places in Rotherham holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,785 | 89% | ← The Drawbridge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 149 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 187 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 Very 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 Drawbridge 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 Drawbridge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulton Family Butchers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2019 |
| Bake N Butty Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| Bradgate WMC Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2019 |
| Avondale Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Akbars Restaurants Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
Questions about The Drawbridge
What is The Drawbridge's food hygiene rating?
The Drawbridge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rotherham Council on 21 October 2025.
Is The Drawbridge 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Drawbridge last inspected?
The Drawbridge was last inspected on 21 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rotherham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Drawbridge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Drawbridge compare to other places in Rotherham?
89% of the 2,007 rated food businesses in Rotherham hold the top rating of 5, and The Drawbridge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rotherham Council inspects The Drawbridge 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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