Food hygiene ratings in Barnsley
Barnsley inspects and rates 1,894 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 1,612 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 282 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. 56 businesses, 3% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,344 | 83% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 9% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 4% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 2% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 8 | <1% |
Towns in Barnsley
Food hygiene ratings for each town Barnsley inspects.
- Wombwell 99 places
- Hoyland 76 places
- Goldthorpe 67 places
- Penistone 54 places
- Thurnscoe 49 places
- Cudworth 48 places
- Royston 42 places
- Monk Bretton 39 places
- Darfield 35 places
- The Glass Works 33 places
- Mapplewell 33 places
- Dodworth 32 places
- Grimethorpe 32 places
- Darton 29 places
- Bolton upon Dearne 29 places
- Athersley South 25 places
- Elsecar 24 places
- Stairfoot 24 places
- Birdwell 23 places
- Lundwood 22 places
- Worsbrough 20 places
- Staincross 19 places
- Kendray 17 places
- Barugh Green 16 places
- Cawthorne 15 places
- Worsbrough Dale 15 places
- Carlton 15 places
Recently inspected in Barnsley
The most recent inspections published by Barnsley, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirsty's Kitchen | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| Dodworth St John The Baptist Primary Academy | School/college/university | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| St Marys C of E Primary School | School/college/university | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Batch Seventeen | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Cawthorne C of E Primary School | School/college/university | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Holme Coffee House | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Staniforths | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Chatterbox Day Nursery | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Greggs | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Co-operative | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Mapplewell Manor Care Home | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Dearne Family Hub | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
Lowest-rated places in Barnsley
The lowest-rated food businesses in Barnsley are listed below. 8 hold a 0, urgent improvement necessary, the lowest score the scheme gives, and 31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Onion | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 14 May 2026 |
| Balti Palace | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 8 May 2026 |
| Burntwood Court, Hotel Complex | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 5 May 2026 |
| Ruby Open Kitchen | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 29 April 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 |
| 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 |
| Craig Finlay Services | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 11 May 2026 |
| Mapleton Care Group Ltd | Caring Premises | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 28 April 2026 |
| Umar's | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 28 April 2026 |
| Hunningley Grange Care Home | Caring Premises | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 27 April 2026 |
| Bollingbroke House | Caring Premises | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 17 April 2026 |
| Go Local | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 17 April 2026 |
| Dove Inn | Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 28 February 2026 |
| Star Pizza | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 21 February 2026 |
| Sun Inn | Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 21 February 2026 |
| Thaal | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 19 February 2026 |
Questions about food hygiene in Barnsley
How many food businesses does Barnsley rate?
Barnsley publishes food hygiene ratings for 1,894 businesses, of which 1,612 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?
56 food businesses in Barnsley hold a rating of 2 or below, including 8 rated 0 and 31 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.
- #Propig 5 - Very good
- 200 Degrees Coffee Shop 5 - Very good
- 5 A Day 5 - Very good
- 5ives Community Sports Club 5 - Very good
- @Markets 5 - Very good
- A&H Convenience Store 5 - Very good
- Abbey Fisheries 5 - Very good
- Academix Learning Ltd 5 - Very good
- Ad Astra Barnsley CIC 5 - Very good
- Admiral Casino Slots 5 - Very good
- Afternoon Tea at Woodleigh 5 - Very good
- Against The Grain One Stop Gluten Free Shop 5 - Very good
- Age UK Barnsley 5 - Very good
- Agnes Road Convenience Store 5 - Very good
- Albions 5 - Very good
- Aldham Mill Farm 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi Stores Ltd 5 - Very good
- All is Good 5 - Very good
- All Saints Academy 5 - Very good
- All Things Baked 5 - Very good
- American Fried Chicken 5 - Very good
- Amigos Square Pizza 5 - Very good
- Anchor Hanover Group 5 - Very good
- Andreas Cafe 5 - Very good
- Angels Cafe 5 - Very good
- Anglers Rest 5 - Very good
- Anna and Sarah's Bakes and Cakes (1) 5 - Very good
- Anna and Sarah's Bakes and Cakes (2) 5 - Very good
- Annie Murrays 5 - Very good
- Appletree 5 - Very good
- Appleyards Sandwich Shop Ltd 5 - Very good
- Approved Food Ltd 5 - Very good
- Aqua Fish Bar 5 - Very good
- Ariya Neuro Care 5 - Very good
- Asda 5 - Very good
- Asda 5 - Very good
- Asda 5 - Very good
- Asda 5 - Very good
- Asda 5 - Very good
- Asda Express Silkstone 5 - Very good
- Aspire in the Community 5 - Very good
- Astrea Academy 5 - Very good
- Athersley Community Association and Football Club 5 - Very good
- Athersley North Primary School 5 - Very good
- Athersley Social Club 5 - Very good
- Atlantic Fish and Chip Shop 5 - Very good
- Audrey's Coffee House 5 - Very good
- Autentico 5 - Very good
- AVRA Fishmongers 5 - Very good
- Awaken Education @ Lacewood Primary 5 - Very good
- Aziz's Kitchen 5 - Very good
- B & M Express 5 - Very good
- B&M Homestore 5 - Very good
- B&M Retail Ltd 5 - Very good
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-07-06. Browse all UK councils →