A And J Barnes food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Yorkshire
A And J Barnes 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
This is a fresh result: A And J Barnes was inspected on 22 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Barnes Ice Cream Kiosk The Beach, YO14 9LA
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts A And J Barnes among the 5,364 places in North Yorkshire holding top marks, 86% 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 | 5,364 | 86% | ← A And J Barnes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 544 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 56 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 49 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 841 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 A And J Barnes 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 A And J Barnes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| MJ's Ice Cream Retailers - other | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Shellfish Kiosk Retailers - other | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Tea Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Shuga Shak Takeaway/sandwich shop | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Filey Curry House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| The Imperial Vaults Pub/bar/nightclub | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2023 |
| La Gondola Ristorante Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Sterchi's Chocolatiers Retailers - other | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2019 |
Questions about A And J Barnes
What is A And J Barnes's food hygiene rating?
A And J Barnes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 22 June 2026.
Is A And J Barnes 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 A And J Barnes last inspected?
A And J Barnes was last inspected on 22 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at A And J Barnes?
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 A And J Barnes compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,226 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and A And J Barnes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects A And J Barnes 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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