The Spud Surgery food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Rotherham
The Spud Surgery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 July 2025, 11 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: 46a Aughton Road, Aughton, S26 4TG
How it compares in Rotherham
That puts The Spud Surgery among the 1,785 places in Rotherham holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,785 | 89% | ← The Spud Surgery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 149 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 187 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Spud Surgery 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 Spud Surgery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del's Convenience Store Retailers - other | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2019 |
| DSAT - Swallownest Primary School School/college/university | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Co-op Food Market Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Bakethrough Desserts Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Bethesda Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2019 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2021 |
| Aughton Post Office Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2018 |
| Aughton Early Years Centre Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
Questions about The Spud Surgery
What is The Spud Surgery's food hygiene rating?
The Spud Surgery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rotherham Council on 16 July 2025.
Is The Spud Surgery 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Spud Surgery last inspected?
The Spud Surgery was last inspected on 16 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rotherham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Spud Surgery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Spud Surgery compare to other places in Rotherham?
89% of the 2,007 rated food businesses in Rotherham hold the top rating of 5, and The Spud Surgery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rotherham Council inspects The Spud Surgery 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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