Empowering Minds Mat
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Empowering Minds Mat is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at Bessacarr Primary School Ellers Avenue, Bessacarr, Doncaster, DN4 7DT, in the Doncaster local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 12 March 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Doncaster oversees 2,875 registered food businesses, of which 78% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Doncaster is 4.5 out of 5. As a restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. The rating has changed from 3 to 5 since 26 September 2024.
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Rating History
| Rating | Date Recorded |
|---|---|
| 3 | 2024-09-26 |
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What is the food hygiene rating of Empowering Minds Mat?
Empowering Minds Mat has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Doncaster.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a restaurant/cafe/canteen?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was Empowering Minds Mat last inspected?
Empowering Minds Mat was last inspected on 2026-03-12. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is Empowering Minds Mat located?
Empowering Minds Mat is located at Bessacarr Primary School Ellers Avenue, Bessacarr, Doncaster , DN4 7DT, in the Doncaster local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the DN4 postcode area.