The Roland Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rotherham
The Roland Arms 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 5 September 2024, 22 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: 117 Mansfield Road, Aston, S26 2BR
How it compares in Rotherham
That puts The Roland Arms 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 Roland Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Roland Arms 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 The Roland Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aston All Saints C of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Aston Lodge Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Bethesda Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2019 |
| Bakethrough Desserts Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Co-op Food Market Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Aston Hall Junior & Infant School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Aston Parish Hall Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2019 |
| Churchill's Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
Questions about The Roland Arms
What is The Roland Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Roland Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rotherham Council on 5 September 2024.
Is The Roland Arms 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 Roland Arms last inspected?
The Roland Arms was last inspected on 5 September 2024, 22 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 The Roland Arms?
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 The Roland Arms compare to other places in Rotherham?
89% of the 2,007 rated food businesses in Rotherham hold the top rating of 5, and The Roland Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rotherham Council inspects The Roland Arms 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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