Novacity food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Barnsley
Novacity holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the restaurant and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Novacity was inspected on 13 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 4% of rated food businesses in Barnsley score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Barnsley ratings →
Address: Team Katalyst, Peel Parade, S70 2RN
How this rating has changed
Novacity has gone backwards: it held a 4 before its inspection on 13 July 2026, and now holds a 1. A rating of 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 13 July 2026 | 4 1 | Worse |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Barnsley
A 1 is rare: only 29 of 1,633 rated places in Barnsley score this low, about one in 56. By contrast 83% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 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% | ← Novacity | |
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | 1% |
A further 254 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Novacity the inspector recorded concerns over 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 Novacity, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Che Bar & Coco Pub/bar/nightclub | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2024 |
| Ceylon Boyz Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Bluu Barr Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2018 |
| Bistro Romanos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2026 |
| Barnsley YMCA Other catering premises | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Brew Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Chennell's Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Annie Murrays Pub/bar/nightclub | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2025 |
Questions about Novacity
What is Novacity's food hygiene rating?
Novacity has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Barnsley Council on 13 July 2026.
Is Novacity safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant 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 Novacity last inspected?
Novacity was last inspected on 13 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Barnsley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Novacity?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Novacity compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,633 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, while Novacity holds a 1. 29 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects Novacity 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 Barnsley, 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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