M & S Simply Food food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rotherham
M & S Simply Food holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 March 2025, 15 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: Shopping Concourse Unit 1, Moorgate Road, Moorgate, S60 2UD
How it compares in Rotherham
That puts M & S Simply Food 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% | ← M & S Simply Food | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 M & S Simply Food 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 M & S Simply Food, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Busy Bees Day Nurseries Ltd Caring Premises | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Ackroyd Clinic at Ackroyd House Caring Premises | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| ABM Catering at Oakwood Technical College School/college/university | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Brentwood Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Carlton Park Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Chequers Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Badsley Moor Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
Questions about M & S Simply Food
What is M & S Simply Food's food hygiene rating?
M & S Simply Food has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rotherham Council on 25 March 2025.
Is M & S Simply Food 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was M & S Simply Food last inspected?
M & S Simply Food was last inspected on 25 March 2025, 15 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 M & S Simply Food?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does M & S Simply Food compare to other places in Rotherham?
89% of the 2,007 rated food businesses in Rotherham hold the top rating of 5, and M & S Simply Food is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rotherham Council inspects M & S Simply Food 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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