The Bakers Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Doncaster
The Bakers Shop 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 19 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: Unit 7 Springwell Lane, Balby, Doncaster, DN4 9DL
How it compares in Doncaster
In Doncaster, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so The Bakers Shop 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% | ← The Bakers Shop | |
| 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 The Bakers Shop 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 Bakers Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alverley Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Alverley Local Retailers - other | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2023 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2024 |
| Buttercup Lodge Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Bluebell Lodge Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2024 |
| Diamond Activity Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| 8-7-6 Roots Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Bellissimo Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
Questions about The Bakers Shop
What is The Bakers Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Bakers Shop has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Doncaster Council on 19 December 2025.
Is The Bakers Shop 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 The Bakers Shop last inspected?
The Bakers Shop was last inspected on 19 December 2025, 6 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 Bakers Shop?
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 The Bakers Shop compare to other places in Doncaster?
73% of the 2,557 rated food businesses in Doncaster hold the top rating of 5, while The Bakers Shop holds a 3. 183 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Doncaster Council inspects The Bakers Shop 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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