Riverside Catering RMBC food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Rotherham
Riverside Catering RMBC holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 April 2026, 2 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Newman Special School, East Bawtry Road, Whiston, S60 3LX
How it compares in Rotherham
That puts Riverside Catering RMBC 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% | ← Riverside Catering RMBC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Riverside Catering RMBC 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 Riverside Catering RMBC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chequers Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Ackroyd Clinic at Ackroyd House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Busy Bees Day Nurseries Ltd Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Co-op Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| 7AM Sandwich Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Broom Lane Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Chopras Supermarket Ravenfield Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
Questions about Riverside Catering RMBC
What is Riverside Catering RMBC's food hygiene rating?
Riverside Catering RMBC has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rotherham Council on 22 April 2026.
Is Riverside Catering RMBC 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Riverside Catering RMBC last inspected?
Riverside Catering RMBC was last inspected on 22 April 2026, 2 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 Riverside Catering RMBC?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Riverside Catering RMBC compare to other places in Rotherham?
89% of the 2,007 rated food businesses in Rotherham hold the top rating of 5, and Riverside Catering RMBC is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rotherham Council inspects Riverside Catering RMBC 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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