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 16 May 2025, 13 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: Hawthorne Avenue, South Anston, S25 5GR
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 Very 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Club at Anston Hillcrest Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2022 |
| Cakes by Nancy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Leeds Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Asda Express PFS South Anston Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| G Lomas Family Butcher Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2023 |
| Lime Tree @ The Hall Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Anston Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Anston Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
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 16 May 2025.
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 16 May 2025, 13 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 "very 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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