Pick of the Crop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Doncaster
Pick of the Crop 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
The rating dates from 4 September 2025, 10 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: 56A Adwick Road, Mexborough, Doncaster, S64 0AJ
How it compares in Doncaster
That puts Pick of the Crop 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% | ← Pick of the Crop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Pick of the Crop 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 Pick of the Crop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angie's Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Comforts Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Daisy Chain Nursery Caring Premises | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Blossom Tree Mexborough Nursery Caring Premises | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Claytons Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2023 |
| Borders Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Bhive Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
Questions about Pick of the Crop
What is Pick of the Crop's food hygiene rating?
Pick of the Crop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Doncaster Council on 4 September 2025.
Is Pick of the Crop 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 Pick of the Crop last inspected?
Pick of the Crop was last inspected on 4 September 2025, 10 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 Pick of the Crop?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pick of the Crop compare to other places in Doncaster?
73% of the 2,557 rated food businesses in Doncaster hold the top rating of 5, and Pick of the Crop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Doncaster Council inspects Pick of the Crop 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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