The Old Lockside Tearoom food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Doncaster
The Old Lockside Tearoom 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 6 November 2025, 8 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: Yellow Yolk Barn Cramond Orchard Lock Lane, Thorne, Doncaster, DN8 5ET
How it compares in Doncaster
In Doncaster, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so The Old Lockside Tearoom 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 Old Lockside Tearoom | |
| 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 Old Lockside Tearoom 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 Old Lockside Tearoom, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adeline House Caring Premises | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| L&J at The Barge Inn Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Harry Priestley House Caring Premises | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Little Shop Retailers - other | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| The Windmill Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2023 |
| Hesley Group King Street Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2023 |
| Puffs & Pops Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Shell Smalleys Garages Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
Questions about The Old Lockside Tearoom
What is The Old Lockside Tearoom's food hygiene rating?
The Old Lockside Tearoom has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Doncaster Council on 6 November 2025.
Is The Old Lockside Tearoom 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 Old Lockside Tearoom last inspected?
The Old Lockside Tearoom was last inspected on 6 November 2025, 8 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 Old Lockside Tearoom?
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 Old Lockside Tearoom compare to other places in Doncaster?
73% of the 2,557 rated food businesses in Doncaster hold the top rating of 5, while The Old Lockside Tearoom holds a 3. 183 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Doncaster Council inspects The Old Lockside Tearoom 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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