The Outpost food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Barnsley
The Outpost holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 27 November 2025, 7 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: The Outpost, 2 Union Street, S70 1TJ
How it compares in Barnsley
In Barnsley, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Outpost sits behind roughly 1,487 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,344 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 4% | ← The Outpost | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Outpost 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 The Outpost, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon South Yorkshire Support Distributors/Transporters | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Barnsley East Dene Wmc Pub/bar/nightclub | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| Barn-Z Fisheries/Slice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Barnsley Kebab and Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Bettalives Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| @Markets Retailers - other | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2024 |
| Beth's Corner Kitchen Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Barnsley Football Club Farmers/growers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
Questions about The Outpost
What is The Outpost's food hygiene rating?
The Outpost has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Barnsley Council on 27 November 2025.
Is The Outpost safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Outpost last inspected?
The Outpost was last inspected on 27 November 2025, 7 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 The Outpost?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 The Outpost compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,612 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, while The Outpost holds a 3. 69 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects The Outpost 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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