The Alex food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rotherham
The Alex holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 27 March 2023, more than 3 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: Hollybush Street, Parkgate, S62 6BH
How it compares in Rotherham
In Rotherham, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so The Alex 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% | ← The Alex | |
| 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 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 Alex 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 Alex, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broad Street News Retailers - other | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
| Coffee Pot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Chicken Stop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Broadacres Care Home Caring Premises | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| China Star Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Anglo Saxon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Bodie's Bakes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Booze Barn Retailers - other | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2023 |
Questions about The Alex
What is The Alex's food hygiene rating?
The Alex has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rotherham Council on 27 March 2023.
Is The Alex 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Alex last inspected?
The Alex was last inspected on 27 March 2023, more than 3 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 The Alex?
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 The Alex compare to other places in Rotherham?
89% of the 2,007 rated food businesses in Rotherham hold the top rating of 5, while The Alex holds a 4. 149 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rotherham Council inspects The Alex 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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