L&J at The Barge Inn Kitchen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Doncaster
L&J at The Barge Inn Kitchen 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 4 December 2025, 7 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: Staniland Marina Lock Hill, Thorne, Doncaster, DN8 5EP
How it compares in Doncaster
That puts L&J at The Barge Inn Kitchen among the 1,869 places in Doncaster holding top marks, 73% 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 | 1,869 | 73% | ← L&J at The Barge Inn Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 380 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 181 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 73 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 268 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 Very 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 L&J at The Barge Inn Kitchen 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 L&J at The Barge Inn Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adeline House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Shell Smalleys Garages Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| KFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2026 |
| Harry Priestley House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2023 |
| B & M Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| McDonald's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Little Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
Questions about L&J at The Barge Inn Kitchen
What is L&J at The Barge Inn Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
L&J at The Barge Inn Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Doncaster Council on 4 December 2025.
Is L&J at The Barge Inn Kitchen 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 L&J at The Barge Inn Kitchen last inspected?
L&J at The Barge Inn Kitchen was last inspected on 4 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Doncaster Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at L&J at The Barge Inn Kitchen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 L&J at The Barge Inn Kitchen compare to other places in Doncaster?
73% of the 2,554 rated food businesses in Doncaster hold the top rating of 5, and L&J at The Barge Inn Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Doncaster Council inspects L&J at The Barge Inn Kitchen 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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