Bramley Sandwich Bar food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rotherham
Bramley Sandwich Bar holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the shop requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Bramley Sandwich Bar was inspected on 17 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 1% of rated food businesses in Rotherham score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Rotherham ratings →
Address: 4 Shopping Centre, Main Street, Bramley, S66 2SB
How this rating has changed
Bramley Sandwich Bar has gone backwards: it held a 5 before its inspection on 17 July 2026, and now holds a 0. A rating of 0 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 17 July 2026 | 5 0 | Worse |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Rotherham
A 0 is rare: only 4 of 2,025 rated places in Rotherham score this low, about one in 506. By contrast 88% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,792 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 152 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 50 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ← Bramley Sandwich Bar |
A further 176 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Major improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Bramley Sandwich Bar the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Bramley Sandwich Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Bramley WMC Pub/bar/nightclub | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2019 |
| China Town Takeaway/sandwich shop | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2026 |
| Cambron House Care Home Caring Premises | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Chatty Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Bramley Mini Mart Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2019 |
| Bramley Youth & Community Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
Questions about Bramley Sandwich Bar
What is Bramley Sandwich Bar's food hygiene rating?
Bramley Sandwich Bar has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Rotherham Council on 17 July 2026.
Is Bramley Sandwich Bar safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The shop may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Bramley Sandwich Bar last inspected?
Bramley Sandwich Bar was last inspected on 17 July 2026, a month 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 Bramley Sandwich Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "major improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bramley Sandwich Bar compare to other places in Rotherham?
88% of the 2,025 rated food businesses in Rotherham hold the top rating of 5, while Bramley Sandwich Bar holds a 0. 4 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rotherham Council inspects Bramley Sandwich Bar 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 0 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Rotherham, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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