M&S Simply Food food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Doncaster
M&S Simply Food holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: M&S Simply Food was inspected on 12 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Motorway Services North Service Area At Junction 5 M18 Junction 5 To Junction 6, Doncaster, DN8 5GS
How it compares in Doncaster
That puts M&S Simply Food 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% | ← M&S Simply Food | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 M&S Simply Food 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.
Questions about M&S Simply Food
What is M&S Simply Food's food hygiene rating?
M&S Simply Food has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Doncaster Council on 12 June 2026.
Is M&S Simply Food 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was M&S Simply Food last inspected?
M&S Simply Food was last inspected on 12 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Doncaster Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at M&S Simply Food?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does M&S Simply Food compare to other places in Doncaster?
73% of the 2,557 rated food businesses in Doncaster hold the top rating of 5, and M&S Simply Food is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Doncaster Council inspects M&S Simply Food 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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