Popadom Express food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Rotherham
Popadom Express 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
This is a fresh result: Popadom Express was inspected on 17 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 35 Main Street, Swallownest, S26 4TZ
How it compares in Rotherham
In Rotherham, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Popadom Express 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% | ← Popadom Express | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Popadom Express 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 Popadom Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food Market Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Del's Convenience Store Retailers - other | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2019 |
| DSAT - Swallownest Primary School School/college/university | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Bakethrough Desserts Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Bethesda Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2019 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2021 |
| Aston All Saints C of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Aston Lodge Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
Questions about Popadom Express
What is Popadom Express's food hygiene rating?
Popadom Express has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rotherham Council on 17 June 2026.
Is Popadom Express 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 Popadom Express last inspected?
Popadom Express was last inspected on 17 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rotherham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Popadom Express?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Popadom Express compare to other places in Rotherham?
89% of the 2,007 rated food businesses in Rotherham hold the top rating of 5, while Popadom Express holds a 4. 149 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rotherham Council inspects Popadom Express 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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