Go Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Doncaster
Go 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 11 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 2 Hall Flat Lane, Balby, Doncaster, DN4 8PU
How it compares in Doncaster
In Doncaster, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Go Local sits behind roughly 2,248 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,869 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 379 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 182 | 7% | ← Go Local | |
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 72 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 269 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 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 Go 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 Go Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8-7-6 Roots Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Bellissimo Takeaway/sandwich shop | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Bluebell Lodge Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2024 |
| Buttercup Lodge Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Chicos Pizza and Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2024 |
| Diamond Activity Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Balby Rhino Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
Questions about Go Local
What is Go Local's food hygiene rating?
Go Local has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Doncaster Council on 11 May 2024.
Is Go 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 Go Local last inspected?
Go Local was last inspected on 11 May 2024, more than 2 years 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 Go Local?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Go Local compare to other places in Doncaster?
73% of the 2,553 rated food businesses in Doncaster hold the top rating of 5, while Go Local holds a 3. 182 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Doncaster Council inspects Go 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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Go Local is one of 127 rated food businesses in Balby. See every hygiene rating in Balby →
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