Hard Lane food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Rotherham
Hard Lane holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 February 2026, 5 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: 1b Hard Lane, Kiveton Park, S26 6NB
How it compares in Rotherham
That puts Hard Lane 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% | ← Hard Lane | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Hard Lane 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 Hard Lane, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Fuzion Bitez Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Akash Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Grey Matter in Todwick Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2018 |
| Cyprus Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Heaven is Homemade Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
Questions about Hard Lane
What is Hard Lane's food hygiene rating?
Hard Lane has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rotherham Council on 4 February 2026.
Is Hard Lane 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hard Lane last inspected?
Hard Lane was last inspected on 4 February 2026, 5 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 Hard Lane?
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 Hard Lane compare to other places in Rotherham?
89% of the 2,007 rated food businesses in Rotherham hold the top rating of 5, and Hard Lane is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rotherham Council inspects Hard Lane 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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Hard Lane is one of 33 rated food businesses in Kiveton Park. See every hygiene rating in Kiveton Park →
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