Thirsty Flame food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rotherham
Thirsty Flame 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 18 March 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: Whitehill Lane, Brinsworth, S60 5JR
How it compares in Rotherham
That puts Thirsty Flame 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% | ← Thirsty Flame | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Thirsty Flame 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 Thirsty Flame, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brinsworth Whitehill Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Aura Wellness Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Bobby's Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Beejays Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Brinsworth Local Mart Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2022 |
| Brinsworth Academy School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Boundary outlet sheffield cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
Questions about Thirsty Flame
What is Thirsty Flame's food hygiene rating?
Thirsty Flame has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rotherham Council on 18 March 2024.
Is Thirsty Flame 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 Thirsty Flame last inspected?
Thirsty Flame was last inspected on 18 March 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 Thirsty Flame?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Thirsty Flame compare to other places in Rotherham?
89% of the 2,007 rated food businesses in Rotherham hold the top rating of 5, and Thirsty Flame is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rotherham Council inspects Thirsty Flame 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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