Joker food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rotherham
Joker holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 5 January 2022, more than 4 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: The Joker, Blackthorn Avenue, Bramley, S66 2LU
How it compares in Rotherham
In Rotherham, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Joker 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% | ← Joker | |
| 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 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 Joker 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 Joker, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackthorn News & Food Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2019 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2021 |
| Bramley Mini Mart Retailers - other | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2019 |
| Cambron House Care Home Caring Premises | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Bramley Sandwich Bar Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| Best Kebab and Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Flanderwell Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
Questions about Joker
What is Joker's food hygiene rating?
Joker has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rotherham Council on 5 January 2022.
Is Joker 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Joker last inspected?
Joker was last inspected on 5 January 2022, more than 4 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 Joker?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Joker compare to other places in Rotherham?
89% of the 2,007 rated food businesses in Rotherham hold the top rating of 5, while Joker holds a 4. 149 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rotherham Council inspects Joker 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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