Heron Frozen Foods food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Doncaster
Heron Frozen Foods 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
This rating dates from 29 June 2023, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 24 Station Road, Askern, Doncaster, DN6 0JA
How it compares in Doncaster
That puts Heron Frozen Foods 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% | ← Heron Frozen Foods | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Heron Frozen Foods 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 Heron Frozen Foods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teasdales Bakery Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 27 November 2025 |
| KPL Retail Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 14 November 2024 |
| Woodshack Pub/bar/nightclub | 4 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2023 |
| The Coffee shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Askern Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Boots the Chemist Retailers - other | 136 yards away | Exempt | |
| Askarne Day Care Centre Other catering premises | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Alexander House Other catering premises | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
Questions about Heron Frozen Foods
What is Heron Frozen Foods's food hygiene rating?
Heron Frozen Foods has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Doncaster Council on 29 June 2023.
Is Heron Frozen Foods 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 Heron Frozen Foods last inspected?
Heron Frozen Foods was last inspected on 29 June 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Doncaster Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Heron Frozen Foods?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Heron Frozen Foods compare to other places in Doncaster?
73% of the 2,557 rated food businesses in Doncaster hold the top rating of 5, and Heron Frozen Foods is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Doncaster Council inspects Heron Frozen Foods 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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