Charlie Rays food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Rotherham
Charlie Rays 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 12 September 2025, 9 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: Potteries Court, Queen Street, Swinton, S64 8LW
How it compares in Rotherham
That puts Charlie Rays 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% | ← Charlie Rays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Charlie Rays 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 Charlie Rays, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butchers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2019 |
| Cake Station Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Co-operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Cresswell Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2020 |
| Cinamon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| C.Butterfield & Sons Ltd. Other catering premises | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2022 |
| All Children Great & Small Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Charles Street Community Centre Social Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2022 |
Questions about Charlie Rays
What is Charlie Rays's food hygiene rating?
Charlie Rays has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rotherham Council on 12 September 2025.
Is Charlie Rays 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 Charlie Rays last inspected?
Charlie Rays was last inspected on 12 September 2025, 9 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 Charlie Rays?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Charlie Rays compare to other places in Rotherham?
89% of the 2,007 rated food businesses in Rotherham hold the top rating of 5, and Charlie Rays is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rotherham Council inspects Charlie Rays 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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