Darton Tap food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Barnsley
Darton Tap holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 70 Church Street, S75 5HQ
How it compares in Barnsley
That puts Darton Tap among the 1,344 places in Barnsley holding top marks, 83% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,344 | 83% | ← Darton Tap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
A further 282 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
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 Darton Tap none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Darton Tap, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darton Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Chens Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Coop Darton Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Das's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Darton Liberal W M C Pub/bar/nightclub | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| Bargain Booze Select Convenience Retailers - other | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Extra Time Out Of School Club Caring Premises | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Darton Primary School - Kitchen School/college/university | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
Questions about Darton Tap
What is Darton Tap's food hygiene rating?
Darton Tap has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnsley Council on 11 July 2024.
Is Darton Tap safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Darton Tap last inspected?
Darton Tap was last inspected on 11 July 2024, 23 months 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 Darton Tap?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Darton Tap compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,612 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, and Darton Tap is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects Darton Tap 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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