Wath Road Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rotherham
Wath Road Service Station holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 22 February 2024, more than 2 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: 106 Barnsley Road, West Melton, S63 6DQ
How it compares in Rotherham
In Rotherham, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Wath Road Service Station 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% | ← Wath Road Service Station | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Wath Road Service Station 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 Wath Road Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Coffee St Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Aya's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Chuff Inn Timberyard Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Dixons Village Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Beer Haus Cafe Bar Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2024 |
| Cottage Of Content Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2019 |
Questions about Wath Road Service Station
What is Wath Road Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Wath Road Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rotherham Council on 22 February 2024.
Is Wath Road Service Station 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Wath Road Service Station last inspected?
Wath Road Service Station was last inspected on 22 February 2024, more than 2 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 Wath Road Service Station?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wath Road Service Station compare to other places in Rotherham?
89% of the 2,007 rated food businesses in Rotherham hold the top rating of 5, while Wath Road Service Station holds a 4. 149 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rotherham Council inspects Wath Road Service Station 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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