Penistone Beer Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Barnsley
Penistone Beer Shop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 March 2024, 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: 1 Church Street, S36 6AR
How it compares in Barnsley
That puts Penistone Beer Shop 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% | ← Penistone Beer Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Penistone Beer Shop 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 Penistone Beer Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cristello Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Penistone Royal British Legion Pub/bar/nightclub | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| The Vault Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Wards Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Penistone Tap and Brewhouse Pub/bar/nightclub | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2026 |
| All is Good Retailers - other | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Generations Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Cinnamon Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
Questions about Penistone Beer Shop
What is Penistone Beer Shop's food hygiene rating?
Penistone Beer Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnsley Council on 20 March 2024.
Is Penistone Beer Shop 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Penistone Beer Shop last inspected?
Penistone Beer Shop was last inspected on 20 March 2024, 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 Penistone Beer Shop?
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 Penistone Beer Shop compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,612 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, and Penistone Beer Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects Penistone Beer Shop 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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