The Gate Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rotherham
The Gate Inn 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 25 November 2025, 7 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: Church Street, Swinton, S64 8DQ
How it compares in Rotherham
That puts The Gate Inn 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 Gate Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Gate Inn 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 Gate Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazingf Four Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| All Children Great & Small Caring Premises | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Broadway News & Booze Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Charlie Rays Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Cake Station Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Co-operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Butchers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2019 |
| Cresswell Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2020 |
Questions about The Gate Inn
What is The Gate Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Gate Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rotherham Council on 25 November 2025.
Is The Gate Inn 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 Gate Inn last inspected?
The Gate Inn was last inspected on 25 November 2025, 7 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 Gate Inn?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Gate Inn compare to other places in Rotherham?
89% of the 2,007 rated food businesses in Rotherham hold the top rating of 5, and The Gate Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rotherham Council inspects The Gate Inn 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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