Louise's Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Rotherham
Louise's Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 November 2025, 8 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: 145 Effingham Street, Rotherham Town Centre, S65 1BL
How it compares in Rotherham
That puts Louise's Cafe 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% | ← Louise's Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Louise's Cafe 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 Louise's Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Cryer Retailers - other | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2019 |
| Caffe Cristinacce Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Amala on Point Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Andrews Retailers - other | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Albarakah Store Retailers - other | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Aramark @ Rotherham College (RNN Group) School/college/university | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2024 |
| Cadmans Candy Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Best One (St Ann's Convenience Store) Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2024 |
Questions about Louise's Cafe
What is Louise's Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Louise's Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rotherham Council on 6 November 2025.
Is Louise's Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Louise's Cafe last inspected?
Louise's Cafe was last inspected on 6 November 2025, 8 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 Louise's Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Louise's Cafe compare to other places in Rotherham?
89% of the 2,007 rated food businesses in Rotherham hold the top rating of 5, and Louise's Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rotherham Council inspects Louise's Cafe 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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