Food hygiene ratings in Barnsley
Barnsley inspects and rates 1,887 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 1,633 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 254 are awaiting their first inspection or are exempt because they handle so little food there is nothing to score.
Hygiene standards in Barnsley
Standards here are high: 83% of rated businesses in Barnsley hold the top score of 5, and 92% hold a 4 or better. 60 businesses, 4% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,353 | 83% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 145 | 9% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 5% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 29 | 2% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | 1% |
Towns in Barnsley
Food hygiene ratings for each town Barnsley inspects.
- Wombwell 99 places
- Hoyland 74 places
- Goldthorpe 68 places
- Penistone 55 places
- Thurnscoe 49 places
- Cudworth 48 places
- Royston 42 places
- Monk Bretton 39 places
- Darfield 35 places
- The Glass Works 34 places
- Mapplewell 33 places
- Dodworth 32 places
- Grimethorpe 32 places
- Bolton upon Dearne 29 places
- Darton 29 places
- Athersley South 25 places
- Stairfoot 25 places
- Elsecar 24 places
- Birdwell 23 places
- Lundwood 22 places
- Staincross 19 places
- Worsbrough 18 places
- Kendray 18 places
- Barugh Green 17 places
- Cawthorne 15 places
- Carlton 15 places
- Worsbrough Dale 15 places
Recently inspected in Barnsley
The most recent inspections published by Barnsley, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Bites | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2026 |
| The Well Cottage Cakery | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2026 |
| McGilverays The Wortley Arms | Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2026 |
| Umar's | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2026 |
| Wonderland Day Nursery | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2026 |
| New Milano's | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2026 |
| Slavering Jack's | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2026 |
| Aldi | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2026 |
| Cygnet Pindar House | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2026 |
| Aldi | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2026 |
| Balti Palace | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2026 |
Lowest-rated places in Barnsley
The lowest-rated food businesses in Barnsley are listed below. 11 hold a 0, urgent improvement necessary, the lowest score the scheme gives, and 29 hold a 1. A low rating is not a closure order: these places are still trading, and a business can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems the inspector found.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Friery | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 17 July 2026 |
| Nodo | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 15 July 2026 |
| The Arthouse Cafe, Deli & Gallery | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 2 July 2026 |
| Foodies Hotspot | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 22 June 2026 |
| Cubley Hall | Pub/bar/nightclub | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 17 June 2026 |
| Red Onion | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 14 May 2026 |
| Burntwood Court, Hotel Complex | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 5 May 2026 |
| Alice's Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 20 April 2026 |
| Royal Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 21 March 2026 |
| Megabites | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 17 March 2026 |
| Premier | Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 15 January 2026 |
| Istanbul Kitchen and Bar | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 28 July 2026 |
| Kebab Express | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 28 July 2026 |
| Barnsley M Food Store | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 20 July 2026 |
| Novacity | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 13 July 2026 |
| China Court Restaurant | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 24 June 2026 |
| Pepe's Piri Piri | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 15 June 2026 |
| Dessert Krush | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 28 May 2026 |
| Pasha Restaurant | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 26 May 2026 |
| Sea Birds Fish and Chips | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 14 May 2026 |
Questions about food hygiene in Barnsley
How many food businesses does Barnsley rate?
Barnsley publishes food hygiene ratings for 1,887 businesses, of which 1,633 currently hold a score.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Barnsley?
83% of rated businesses in Barnsley hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, it is worth checking, because anything below it puts a business behind most of its neighbours.
How many places in Barnsley have a bad hygiene rating?
60 food businesses in Barnsley hold a rating of 2 or below, including 11 rated 0 and 29 rated 1.
Who inspects food businesses in Barnsley?
Environmental health officers employed by Barnsley carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the results. How often a business is visited depends on its risk, a busy restaurant is seen far more often than a shop selling wrapped sweets.
Food businesses in Barnsley
A sample of rated businesses. Use search to find a specific place.
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-08-28. Browse all UK councils →