The Works food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Barnsley
The Works 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 12 December 2024, 19 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: Second Floor, 25 Burlington Arcade, S70 1SZ
How it compares in Barnsley
That puts The Works 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% | ← The Works | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Works 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 Works, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Velvet Pub/bar/nightclub | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2024 |
| AVRA Fishmongers Retailers - other | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| 5 A Day Retailers - other | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Barkers Butchers Retailers - other | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Bubble and Squeeze Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Slots Other catering premises | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2018 |
| Annie Murrays Pub/bar/nightclub | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2025 |
| Cineworld Cinemas Retailers - other | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
Questions about The Works
What is The Works's food hygiene rating?
The Works has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnsley Council on 12 December 2024.
Is The Works 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 The Works last inspected?
The Works was last inspected on 12 December 2024, 19 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 Works?
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 The Works compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,612 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, and The Works is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects The Works 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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Understanding this rating
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