Maltby News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rotherham
Maltby News 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 2 June 2021, more than 5 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: 75 Tickhill Road, Maltby Rotherham, S66 7NG
How it compares in Rotherham
In Rotherham, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Maltby News 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% | ← Maltby News | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Maltby News 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 Maltby News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamfords Baps Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Blue Whale Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Spar Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2022 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Queens Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Roche Abbey Care Home Caring Premises | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Good Fellas Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Jumbo Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
Questions about Maltby News
What is Maltby News's food hygiene rating?
Maltby News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rotherham Council on 2 June 2021.
Is Maltby News 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 Maltby News last inspected?
Maltby News was last inspected on 2 June 2021, more than 5 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 Maltby News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Maltby News compare to other places in Rotherham?
89% of the 2,007 rated food businesses in Rotherham hold the top rating of 5, while Maltby News holds a 4. 149 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rotherham Council inspects Maltby News 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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