The Lofthouse food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Doncaster
The Lofthouse holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 February 2025, 17 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: 6 Sunderland Street, Tickhill, Doncaster, DN11 9QJ
How it compares in Doncaster
That puts The Lofthouse 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% | ← The Lofthouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Lofthouse 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 The Lofthouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zuvu Fresh Fish & Seafood Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 185 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 April 2026 |
| Lisa @Lotties Retailers - other | 185 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 13 March 2025 |
| Zaras Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 185 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 5 February 2026 |
| Juicy Fruits Retailers - other | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
| H's Cafe & Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 334 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 February 2026 |
| JC Dungworth Ltd Retailers - other | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
| Fentons Butchers Retailers - other | 371 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 26 November 2025 |
| Browns at the Buttercross Takeaway/sandwich shop | 385 yards away | 4 - Good | 25 September 2025 |
Questions about The Lofthouse
What is The Lofthouse's food hygiene rating?
The Lofthouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Doncaster Council on 6 February 2025.
Is The Lofthouse 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Lofthouse last inspected?
The Lofthouse was last inspected on 6 February 2025, 17 months 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 The Lofthouse?
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 The Lofthouse compare to other places in Doncaster?
73% of the 2,557 rated food businesses in Doncaster hold the top rating of 5, and The Lofthouse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Doncaster Council inspects The Lofthouse 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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