Beckett Road News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Doncaster
Beckett Road News holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This rating dates from 25 March 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 35 Beckett Road, Wheatley, Doncaster, DN2 4AD
How it compares in Doncaster
A 1 is rare: only 73 of 2,557 rated places in Doncaster score this low, about one in 35. By contrast 73% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,867 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 383 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 183 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 73 | 3% | ← Beckett Road News | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Beckett Road News the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Beckett Road News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beckett Road Mini Market Retailers - other | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Amphion View Care Home Caring Premises | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Anchor House Caring Premises | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Charm Thai Takeaway and Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| Brasov Food & Veg Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
| Arenas Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Bodrum Social Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Brew Box Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
Questions about Beckett Road News
What is Beckett Road News's food hygiene rating?
Beckett Road News has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Doncaster Council on 25 March 2024.
Is Beckett Road News safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Beckett Road News last inspected?
Beckett Road News was last inspected on 25 March 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 Beckett Road News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Beckett Road News compare to other places in Doncaster?
73% of the 2,557 rated food businesses in Doncaster hold the top rating of 5, while Beckett Road News holds a 1. 73 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Doncaster Council inspects Beckett Road News 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Doncaster, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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