Coven food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Barnsley
Coven holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 33 The Arcade, S70 2QP
How it compares in Barnsley
That puts Coven 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% | ← Coven | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Coven 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 Coven, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Velvet Pub/bar/nightclub | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2024 |
| Annie Murrays Pub/bar/nightclub | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2025 |
| Butterfields Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2024 |
| Best Kebab & Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2024 |
| Bar Ruelle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
| Coffee Boy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Cineworld Cinemas Retailers - other | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| AVRA Fishmongers Retailers - other | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
Questions about Coven
What is Coven's food hygiene rating?
Coven has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnsley Council on 4 August 2023.
Is Coven 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Coven last inspected?
Coven was last inspected on 4 August 2023, more than 2 years 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 Coven?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Coven compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,612 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, and Coven is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects Coven 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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