Todays Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Doncaster
Todays Local holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 13 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 14A Station Road, Bawtry, Doncaster, DN10 6PT
How it compares in Doncaster
In Doncaster, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Todays Local sits behind roughly 2,250 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,867 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 383 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 183 | 7% | ← Todays Local | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Todays Local 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 Todays Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feast Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Teasdales Bakers Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2023 |
| The Chase Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2019 |
| Pangea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 169 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 March 2025 |
| Corner Garage Petrol Station Retailers - other | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Feast Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Crown Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 208 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 March 2026 |
Questions about Todays Local
What is Todays Local's food hygiene rating?
Todays Local has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Doncaster Council on 13 August 2024.
Is Todays Local safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Todays Local last inspected?
Todays Local was last inspected on 13 August 2024, 22 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 Todays Local?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Todays Local compare to other places in Doncaster?
73% of the 2,557 rated food businesses in Doncaster hold the top rating of 5, while Todays Local holds a 3. 183 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Doncaster Council inspects Todays Local 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Todays Local is one of 39 rated food businesses in Bawtry. See every hygiene rating in Bawtry →
Doncaster inspects and rates 2,821 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Doncaster →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.doncaster.gov.uk
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