York Road Golden Cod food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Doncaster
York Road Golden Cod 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 3 December 2025, 7 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: York Road Golden Cod York Road, Scawthorpe, Doncaster, DN5 8ND
How it compares in Doncaster
That puts York Road Golden Cod among the 1,867 places in Doncaster holding top marks, 73% 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 | 1,867 | 73% | ← York Road Golden Cod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 383 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 183 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 73 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 264 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to York Road Golden Cod, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amersall Court Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| Amersall Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Currys/PC World Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Bella Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Candy Island Sweets/Bentley Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Butler's Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2024 |
Questions about York Road Golden Cod
What is York Road Golden Cod's food hygiene rating?
York Road Golden Cod has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Doncaster Council on 3 December 2025.
Is York Road Golden Cod 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 York Road Golden Cod last inspected?
York Road Golden Cod was last inspected on 3 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Doncaster Council rather than by the business.
How does York Road Golden Cod compare to other places in Doncaster?
73% of the 2,557 rated food businesses in Doncaster hold the top rating of 5, and York Road Golden Cod is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Doncaster Council inspects York Road Golden Cod 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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York Road Golden Cod is one of 21 rated food businesses in Scawthorpe. See every hygiene rating in Scawthorpe →
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