Elmwood Farm food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Rotherham
Elmwood Farm holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 December 2025, 6 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: Beighton Business Link Park, Old Colliery Way, Swallownest, S20 1DJ
How it compares in Rotherham
That puts Elmwood Farm 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% | ← Elmwood Farm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Elmwood Farm 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 Elmwood Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beighton Park Service Station Retailers - other | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2021 |
| Beighton Welfare (Recreation Ground) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 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 | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Del's Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2019 |
| Bethesda Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2019 |
| Coop Late Shop Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
Questions about Elmwood Farm
What is Elmwood Farm's food hygiene rating?
Elmwood Farm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rotherham Council on 16 December 2025.
Is Elmwood Farm 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Elmwood Farm last inspected?
Elmwood Farm was last inspected on 16 December 2025, 6 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 Elmwood Farm?
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 Elmwood Farm compare to other places in Rotherham?
89% of the 2,007 rated food businesses in Rotherham hold the top rating of 5, and Elmwood Farm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rotherham Council inspects Elmwood Farm 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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