The Smash Factory food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Barnsley
The Smash Factory holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 16 February 2026, 4 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: 4 Wellington Street, S70 1SS
How it compares in Barnsley
In Barnsley, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Smash Factory sits behind roughly 1,344 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,344 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 9% | ← The Smash Factory | |
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Smash Factory, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennell's Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Ceylon Boyz Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Bluu Barr Pub/bar/nightclub | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2018 |
| Barnsley YMCA Other catering premises | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Angels Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Che Bar & Coco Pub/bar/nightclub | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2024 |
| Central Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Annie Murrays Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2025 |
Questions about The Smash Factory
What is The Smash Factory's food hygiene rating?
The Smash Factory has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Barnsley Council on 16 February 2026.
Is The Smash Factory safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Smash Factory last inspected?
The Smash Factory was last inspected on 16 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Barnsley Council rather than by the business.
How does The Smash Factory compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,612 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, while The Smash Factory holds a 4. 143 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects The Smash Factory 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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