M J's Cafe and Takeaway food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Rotherham
M J's Cafe and Takeaway 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 23 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Wath West Industrial Estate, Derwent Way, Wath-upon-Dearne, S63 6EX
How it compares in Rotherham
That puts M J's Cafe and Takeaway 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% | ← M J's Cafe and Takeaway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 M J's Cafe and Takeaway 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 M J's Cafe and Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Products Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2021 |
| Cortonwood Community Comeback Centre Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Annie Jayne's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| DNA Meals Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2020 |
| Bulls Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Dil Bros. Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2023 |
| Cafe G's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Coffee St Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
Questions about M J's Cafe and Takeaway
What is M J's Cafe and Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
M J's Cafe and Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rotherham Council on 23 October 2024.
Is M J's Cafe and Takeaway 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 M J's Cafe and Takeaway last inspected?
M J's Cafe and Takeaway was last inspected on 23 October 2024, 20 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 M J's Cafe and Takeaway?
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 M J's Cafe and Takeaway compare to other places in Rotherham?
89% of the 2,007 rated food businesses in Rotherham hold the top rating of 5, and M J's Cafe and Takeaway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rotherham Council inspects M J's Cafe and Takeaway 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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