La Porchetta food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Rotherham
La Porchetta holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 29 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.
96% of rated food businesses in Rotherham score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Rotherham ratings →
Address: Porchetta Pizzeria, 123 Wales Road, Kiveton Park, S26 6RA
How it compares in Rotherham
In Rotherham, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so La Porchetta sits behind roughly 1,792 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,792 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 152 | 8% | ← La Porchetta | |
| 3 out of 5 | 50 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 176 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 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 La Porchetta 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 La Porchetta, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akash Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Fuzion Bitez Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Co-operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2026 |
| Impact Food Group TA Dolce @ Kiveton Park Meadows Junior School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Duke Of Leeds Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2026 |
| Hard Lane Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
Questions about La Porchetta
What is La Porchetta's food hygiene rating?
La Porchetta has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rotherham Council on 29 February 2024.
Is La Porchetta 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was La Porchetta last inspected?
La Porchetta was last inspected on 29 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 La Porchetta?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does La Porchetta compare to other places in Rotherham?
88% of the 2,025 rated food businesses in Rotherham hold the top rating of 5, while La Porchetta holds a 4. 152 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rotherham Council inspects La Porchetta 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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La Porchetta is one of 32 rated food businesses in Kiveton Park. See every hygiene rating in Kiveton Park →
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