Kilnhurst WMC food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rotherham
Kilnhurst WMC holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the pub and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 12 February 2019, more than 7 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: Victoria Street, Kilnhurst, S64 5SQ
How it compares in Rotherham
A 1 is rare: only 19 of 2,007 rated places in Rotherham score this low, about one in 106. By contrast 89% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,785 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 149 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ← Kilnhurst WMC | |
| 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 Major improvement necessary
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 Kilnhurst WMC the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Kilnhurst WMC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolce Ltd at Kilnhurst Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Charles Street Community Centre Social Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2022 |
| Cinamon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Cake Station Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Co-operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| C.Butterfield & Sons Ltd. Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2022 |
| Claypit News Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Alo Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
Questions about Kilnhurst WMC
What is Kilnhurst WMC's food hygiene rating?
Kilnhurst WMC has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Rotherham Council on 12 February 2019.
Is Kilnhurst WMC safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Kilnhurst WMC last inspected?
Kilnhurst WMC was last inspected on 12 February 2019, more than 7 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 Kilnhurst WMC?
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 "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kilnhurst WMC compare to other places in Rotherham?
89% of the 2,007 rated food businesses in Rotherham hold the top rating of 5, while Kilnhurst WMC holds a 1. 19 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rotherham Council inspects Kilnhurst WMC 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Rotherham, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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