Taste of Thai at The Hunstman food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Barnsley
Taste of Thai at The Hunstman 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 15 December 2025, 6 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.
Address: The Huntsman, 136 Manchester Road, S36 9QW
How it compares in Barnsley
That puts Taste of Thai at The Hunstman 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% | ← Taste of Thai at The Hunstman | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Taste of Thai at The Hunstman 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 Taste of Thai at The Hunstman, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Durrans & Sons Ltd Other catering premises | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| The Little Bakery Retailers - other | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Pizza Place Takeaway/sandwich shop | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Thurlstone Primary School School/college/university | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Daisy Chains Pre School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Crystal Palace Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Kayes Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Blacksmiths Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 3 October 2025 |
Questions about Taste of Thai at The Hunstman
What is Taste of Thai at The Hunstman's food hygiene rating?
Taste of Thai at The Hunstman has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnsley Council on 15 December 2025.
Is Taste of Thai at The Hunstman 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 Taste of Thai at The Hunstman last inspected?
Taste of Thai at The Hunstman was last inspected on 15 December 2025, 6 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 Taste of Thai at The Hunstman?
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 Taste of Thai at The Hunstman compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,612 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, and Taste of Thai at The Hunstman is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects Taste of Thai at The Hunstman 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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