Food hygiene ratings in Wombwell
There are 99 food businesses in Wombwell with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by Barnsley Council. A further 13 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Wombwell
73% of rated businesses in Wombwell hold the top score of 5, and 90% hold a 4 or better. 5 businesses score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across Barnsley as a whole, 84% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Wombwell does worse, by 11 percentage points, so it is worth checking a specific place rather than assuming.
| 5 out of 5 | 63 | 73% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 15 | 17% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 3 | 3% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 5% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | 1% |
Lowest-rated places in Wombwell
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| Red Onion Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 14 May 2026 |
| Dino's Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 5 February 2026 |
| Flying Pizza & Taste of India Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 28 August 2025 |
| Lazy Sunday Other catering premises | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 17 January 2026 |
| Sea Birds Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 14 May 2026 |
A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found. What a low rating means →
Questions about food hygiene in Wombwell
How many food businesses in Wombwell have a hygiene rating?
99 food businesses in Wombwell have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by Barnsley Council. 86 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Wombwell?
73% of rated businesses in Wombwell hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, which is why anything lower is worth a second look.
Are there any badly rated places in Wombwell?
5 food businesses in Wombwell hold a rating of 2 or below, including 1 rated 0 and 4 rated 1. A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found.
Who inspects food businesses in Wombwell?
Environmental health officers at Barnsley Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
Nearby towns in Barnsley
- 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
Food businesses in Wombwell
- Aldham Mill Farm 5 - Very good
- American Fried Chicken 5 - Very good
- Anglers Rest 5 - Very good
- Astrea Academy 5 - Very good
- Balti Palace 4 - Good
- BFC 4 - Good
- Brothers Convenience Ltd 5 - Very good
- Bruce Mckendrick 5 - Very good
- Card Factory 5 - Very good
- Cheeky Monkies 5 - Very good
- Chef MK's Awaiting inspection
- China Lantern 5 - Very good
- China Palace 4 - Good
- Conservative & Unionist Club 5 - Very good
- Cornerstone Cafe 5 - Very good
- Delicious Awaiting inspection
- Dino's Pizzeria 1 - Major improvement necessary
- Dublin Tap Awaiting inspection
- E2 Coffee Corner Awaiting inspection
- Erica's 5 - Very good
- Flying Pizza & Taste of India 1 - Major improvement necessary
- Forward Steps 5 - Very good
- Gadget Hub Awaiting inspection
- Greggs 5 - Very good
- Greggs 5 - Very good
- Guidepost 3 - Generally satisfactory
- H Potter & Son 5 - Very good
- Hellen Sandwich Bar 5 - Very good
- Heron Foods Ltd 5 - Very good
- High View Primary Learning - Kitchen 5 - Very good
Showing 30 of 99 businesses in Wombwell. Search for a specific place →
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.