The Copper Pot Tea Room food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Barnsley
The Copper Pot Tea Room holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 October 2025, 11 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
92% of rated food businesses in Barnsley score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Barnsley ratings →
Address: 3 Mill Lane, S75 5HE
How it compares in Barnsley
That puts The Copper Pot Tea Room among the 1,353 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 | 1,353 | 83% | ← The Copper Pot Tea Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
A further 254 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 The Copper Pot Tea Room 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 The Copper Pot Tea Room, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darton Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Darton Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Balti Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2026 |
| Coop Darton Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Chens Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Das's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Darton Liberal W M C Pub/bar/nightclub | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| Bargain Booze Select Convenience Retailers - other | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
Questions about The Copper Pot Tea Room
What is The Copper Pot Tea Room's food hygiene rating?
The Copper Pot Tea Room has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnsley Council on 3 October 2025.
Is The Copper Pot Tea Room 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Copper Pot Tea Room last inspected?
The Copper Pot Tea Room was last inspected on 3 October 2025, 11 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 The Copper Pot Tea Room?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Copper Pot Tea Room compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,633 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, and The Copper Pot Tea Room is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects The Copper Pot Tea Room 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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