Sun Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wakefield
Sun Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 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: Main Street, South Hiendley, Barnsley, S72 9BP
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts Sun Inn among the 2,111 places in Wakefield holding top marks, 78% 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 | 2,111 | 78% | ← Sun Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 36 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 360 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 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 Sun Inn 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 Sun Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Services Limited School/college/university | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Holly Tree Lodge Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Breakfast & Afterschool Club School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| ISS Facilities Services School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Havercroft Family Hub Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Kids World Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
Questions about Sun Inn
What is Sun Inn's food hygiene rating?
Sun Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 19 February 2026.
Is Sun Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sun Inn last inspected?
Sun Inn was last inspected on 19 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wakefield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sun Inn?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sun Inn compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and Sun Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Sun Inn 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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