ABC Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Barnsley
ABC Market holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 16 October 2025, 8 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: 108-112 Sheffield Road, S70 1JB
How it compares in Barnsley
A 2 is rare: only 17 of 1,612 rated places in Barnsley score this low, about one in 95. By contrast 83% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,344 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ← ABC Market | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 ABC Market the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to ABC Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnsley Kebab and Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Beacon South Yorkshire Support Distributors/Transporters | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| @Markets Retailers - other | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2024 |
| Barnsley East Dene Wmc Pub/bar/nightclub | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| Barn-Z Fisheries/Slice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Bettalives Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Central Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
Questions about ABC Market
What is ABC Market's food hygiene rating?
ABC Market has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Barnsley Council on 16 October 2025.
Is ABC Market safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was ABC Market last inspected?
ABC Market was last inspected on 16 October 2025, 8 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 ABC Market?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does ABC Market compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,612 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, while ABC Market holds a 2. 17 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects ABC Market 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Barnsley, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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