The Bay Horse food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rotherham
The Bay Horse 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 14 October 2025, 8 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: Scholes Lane, Scholes, S61 2RQ
How it compares in Rotherham
That puts The Bay Horse 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% | ← The Bay Horse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Bay Horse 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 The Bay Horse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chislett Community Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Boulton Family Butchers Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2019 |
| Co-operative Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Caterlink@St. Bede's Catholic Primary School School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Cherry Trees Care Home Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Butler's Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Advance Intelligent Supply Chain - Staff Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Bumbles Breakfast & After School Club Parnership at Blackburn Primary Caring Premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2020 |
Questions about The Bay Horse
What is The Bay Horse's food hygiene rating?
The Bay Horse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rotherham Council on 14 October 2025.
Is The Bay Horse 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 The Bay Horse last inspected?
The Bay Horse was last inspected on 14 October 2025, 8 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 The Bay Horse?
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 The Bay Horse compare to other places in Rotherham?
89% of the 2,007 rated food businesses in Rotherham hold the top rating of 5, and The Bay Horse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rotherham Council inspects The Bay Horse 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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