The Haynook food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rotherham
The Haynook 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 19 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: Yarwell Drive, Maltby, S66 8HZ
How it compares in Rotherham
That puts The Haynook 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 Haynook | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Haynook, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goldfinch Cantonese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Cruise Childcare Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2021 |
| Kirikaran News Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2024 |
| Linx Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| ABM Catering @ Maltby Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Lime Tree Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Daanyaal Balti and Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2023 |
| Five Starz Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
Questions about The Haynook
What is The Haynook's food hygiene rating?
The Haynook has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rotherham Council on 19 November 2025.
Is The Haynook 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 Haynook last inspected?
The Haynook was last inspected on 19 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rotherham Council rather than by the business.
How does The Haynook compare to other places in Rotherham?
89% of the 2,007 rated food businesses in Rotherham hold the top rating of 5, and The Haynook is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rotherham Council inspects The Haynook 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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The Haynook is one of 93 rated food businesses in Maltby. See every hygiene rating in Maltby →
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