Harthill Bakery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rotherham
Harthill Bakery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 60 Union Street, Harthill, S26 7YH
How it compares in Rotherham
That puts Harthill Bakery 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% | ← Harthill Bakery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Harthill Bakery 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 Harthill Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harthill Craft Butchers Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Harthill Fruit & Veg Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Harthill Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2024 |
| Rotherham Sailing Club Other catering premises | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2021 |
| Harthill Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Peregrine Way Centre Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Burger King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
Questions about Harthill Bakery
What is Harthill Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Harthill Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rotherham Council on 2 August 2023.
Is Harthill Bakery 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Harthill Bakery last inspected?
Harthill Bakery was last inspected on 2 August 2023, more than 2 years 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 Harthill Bakery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Harthill Bakery compare to other places in Rotherham?
89% of the 2,007 rated food businesses in Rotherham hold the top rating of 5, and Harthill Bakery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rotherham Council inspects Harthill Bakery 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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