Brian's Frozen Foods food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rotherham
Brian's Frozen Foods holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 9 January 2024, 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: 45 Green Arbour Road, Thurcroft, S66 9DD
How it compares in Rotherham
In Rotherham, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Brian's Frozen Foods sits behind roughly 1,785 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,785 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 149 | 7% | ← Brian's Frozen Foods | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Brian's Frozen Foods 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 Brian's Frozen Foods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flames Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Fields Fruit & Veg Ltd. Retailers - other | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2021 |
| Butty Junction Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Goa Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Brampton Cafe & Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Beerpig Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
Questions about Brian's Frozen Foods
What is Brian's Frozen Foods's food hygiene rating?
Brian's Frozen Foods has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rotherham Council on 9 January 2024.
Is Brian's Frozen Foods safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Brian's Frozen Foods last inspected?
Brian's Frozen Foods was last inspected on 9 January 2024, 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 Brian's Frozen Foods?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Brian's Frozen Foods compare to other places in Rotherham?
89% of the 2,007 rated food businesses in Rotherham hold the top rating of 5, while Brian's Frozen Foods holds a 4. 149 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rotherham Council inspects Brian's Frozen Foods 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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