Top Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rotherham
Top Shop holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 21 March 2019, more than 7 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: 172 Aughton Road, Aughton, S26 3XE
How it compares in Rotherham
In Rotherham, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Top Shop 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% | ← Top Shop | |
| 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 Very good
- 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 Top Shop 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 Top Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aughton Post Office Retailers - other | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2018 |
| Aughton Early Years Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Doorsteps Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Del's Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2019 |
| Aston Junior Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2022 |
| Bakethrough Desserts Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| DSAT - Swallownest Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Co-op Food Market Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
Questions about Top Shop
What is Top Shop's food hygiene rating?
Top Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Rotherham Council on 21 March 2019.
Is Top Shop 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Top Shop last inspected?
Top Shop was last inspected on 21 March 2019, more than 7 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 Top Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Top Shop compare to other places in Rotherham?
89% of the 2,007 rated food businesses in Rotherham hold the top rating of 5, while Top Shop holds a 4. 149 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rotherham Council inspects Top Shop 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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