The Ball Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rotherham
The Ball Inn 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 17 January 2025, 17 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: Hesley Lane, Thorpe Hesley, S61 2PT
How it compares in Rotherham
That puts The Ball Inn 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 Ball Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Ball Inn 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 Ball Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advance Intelligent Supply Chain - Staff Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Chapeltown Academy School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Candy Kabin Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Cue Ball Snooker Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Cardamon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2025 |
| Chappuccino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2023 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Compass at Ecclesfield School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
Questions about The Ball Inn
What is The Ball Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Ball Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rotherham Council on 17 January 2025.
Is The Ball Inn 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 Ball Inn last inspected?
The Ball Inn was last inspected on 17 January 2025, 17 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 Ball Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Ball Inn compare to other places in Rotherham?
89% of the 2,007 rated food businesses in Rotherham hold the top rating of 5, and The Ball Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rotherham Council inspects The Ball Inn 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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